Dhaniapada - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Dhaniapada is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Marsaghai and around 26 km from Kendrapara . Tihiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaniapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaniapada is 396944. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhaniapada

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaniapada village had a total population of 1,544 people, including 783 males and 761 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.39%, with male literacy at 94.52% and female literacy at 86.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaniapada

Dhaniapada 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 Dhaniapada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhaniapada. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Dhaniapada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dhaniapada is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaniapada

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

Health Facilities in Dhaniapada

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

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