Dhanguru - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Dhanguru is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Tentalaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanguru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanguru is 386542. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhanguru

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanguru village had a total population of 339 people, including 162 males and 177 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.93%, with male literacy at 60.43% and female literacy at 20.13%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanguru

Dhanguru 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 Dhanguru

Dhanguru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Dhanguru is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Dhanguru is about 35 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 Dhanguru

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

Health Facilities in Dhanguru

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

FAQs about Dhanguru