Dhandia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Dhandia is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balisahipatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhandia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandia is 395947. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Dhandia

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandia village had a total population of 805 people, including 362 males and 443 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.09%, with male literacy at 92.38% and female literacy at 82.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandia

Dhandia 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 Dhandia

Dhandia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Dhandia is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dhandia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhandia

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

Health Facilities in Dhandia

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

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