Dhansara - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Dhansara is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kashibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhansara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansara is 424059. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Dhansara 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 Dhansara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansara village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 526 males and 710 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,350 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.19%, with male literacy at 73.36% and female literacy at 57.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhansara

Dhansara 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 Dhansara

Dhansara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dhansara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhansara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansara

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

Health Facilities in Dhansara

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

FAQs about Dhansara