Dhanapur - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Dhanapur is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 61 km from Jayapatna and around 63 km from Bhawanipatna. Minipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapur is 424101. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Dhanapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharmgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanapur

As per Census 2011, Dhanapur village has a total population of 1,259 people, consisting of 614 males and 645 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhanapur

Dhanapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanapur

Dhanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dhanapur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhanapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhanapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanapur village are given below:

FAQs about Dhanapur