Dharnahandi - Jeypore, Koraput

Dharnahandi is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jeypore and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Badajuina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharnahandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharnahandi is 429021. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dharnahandi

According to the 2011 Census, Dharnahandi village had a total population of 713 people, including 353 males and 360 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.70%, with male literacy at 55.40% and female literacy at 34.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharnahandi

Dharnahandi 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 Dharnahandi

Dharnahandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Dharnahandi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dharnahandi is about 39 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 Dharnahandi

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

Health Facilities in Dharnahandi

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

FAQs about Dharnahandi