Dhanpur - Kotpad, Koraput

Dhanpur is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Girla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanpur is 428108. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Dhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanpur village had a total population of 442 people, including 230 males and 212 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.14%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 30.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanpur

Dhanpur 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 Dhanpur

Public transport in the Dhanpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotapar Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Dhanpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dhanpur is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanpur

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

FAQs about Dhanpur