Dhanurjoyapur - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Dhanurjoyapur is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Soso and around 114 km from Kendujhar. Dhanurjayapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanurjoyapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanurjoyapur is 387117. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 758078 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhanurjoyapur

As per Census 2011, Dhanurjoyapur village has a total population of 1,148 people, consisting of 572 males and 576 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 618 literate and 530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 725 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,148572576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587484
Scheduled Castes (SC)1547777
Scheduled Tribes (ST)725357368
Literate Population618361257
Illiterate Population530211319

Nearby Villages of Dhanurjoyapur

Dhanurjoyapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NuaragudiSouth-East1.17 km
BanguraSouth-West1.80 km
KusatikiriWest1.98 km
Siadimalia R.fNorth1.99 km
BaniapankaSouth-East2.14 km
AturikanaSouth2.63 km
HadagarhWest2.89 km
BhanaraNorth3.16 km
MadhubanaWest3.49 km
MahulapankhaSouth-East3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanurjoyapur

Dhanurjoyapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Dhanurjoyapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Dhanurjoyapur is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanurjoyapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhanurjoyapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhanurjoyapur

Where is Dhanurjoyapur located?

Dhanurjoyapur village is located in Hatadihi Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanurjoyapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanurjoyapur is Dhanurjayapur.

What is the pincode of Dhanurjoyapur?

The pincode of Dhanurjoyapur is 758078.

What is the population of Dhanurjoyapur?

Dhanurjoyapur has a total population of 1,148, including 572 males and 576 females.

How many households are there in Dhanurjoyapur?

There are 279 households in Dhanurjoyapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanurjoyapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanurjoyapur is 53.83%. Male literacy is 63.11% and female literacy is 44.62%.