Dhansul - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Dhansul is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Rasagobindapur and around 50 km from Baripada. Kamardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhansul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansul is 390166. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 757055 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Dhansul

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansul village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 534 males and 498 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.48%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 45.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 769.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansul

Dhansul 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 Dhansul

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhansul. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Dhansul is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhansul is about 50 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 Dhansul

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

Health Facilities in Dhansul

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

FAQs about Dhansul