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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanahara village had a total population of 1,211 people, including 623 males and 588 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.46%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 68.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 538.

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

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:

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