Dangapani - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Dangapani is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Gorumahisani and around 118 km from Baripada. Guhaldangri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangapani is 387687. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Dangapani

As per Census 2011, Dangapani village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 537 males and 557 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 376 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,080 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,094537557
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19310093
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,080528552
Literate Population376247129
Illiterate Population718290428

Nearby Villages of Dangapani

Dangapani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahadebdihiSouth1.57 km
SuriagodaNorth-East1.86 km
GuhaldangriSouth-East1.93 km
RuansiEast2.04 km
RadahillSouth-West2.14 km
KalarabaniSouth-West2.40 km
SapgheraNorth-West2.60 km
BheludihiSouth2.62 km
ChidkubadiNorth-East3.11 km
PatakadihiWest3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dangapani

Dangapani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dangapani is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dangapani is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangapani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dangapani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dangapani

Where is Dangapani located?

Dangapani village is located in Rairangpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dangapani?

The Gram Panchayat of Dangapani is Guhaldangri.

What is the pincode of Dangapani?

The pincode of Dangapani is 757042.

What is the population of Dangapani?

Dangapani has a total population of 1,094, including 537 males and 557 females.

How many households are there in Dangapani?

There are 240 households in Dangapani.

What is the literacy rate in Dangapani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dangapani is 34.37%. Male literacy is 46.00% and female literacy is 23.16%.