Dhanahara - Balipatna, Khordha

Dhanahara is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Majhihara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanahara is 407632. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dhanahara

As per Census 2011, Dhanahara village has a total population of 1,211 people, consisting of 623 males and 588 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 538 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanahara

Dhanahara 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 Dhanahara

Dhanahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Dhanahara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Dhanahara is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanahara

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

Health Facilities in Dhanahara

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

FAQs about Dhanahara