Danijhola - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Danijhola is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutrabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danijhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danijhola is 428704. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Danijhola

According to the 2011 Census, Danijhola village had a total population of 135 people, including 62 males and 73 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,177 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.67%, with male literacy at 59.62% and female literacy at 39.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Danijhola

Danijhola 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 Danijhola

Danijhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Danijhola is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Danijhola is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danijhola

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

Health Facilities in Danijhola

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

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