Danadar - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Danadar is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Jharpokharia and around 55 km from Baripada. Joka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danadar is 387860. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 757093 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Danadar

As per Census 2011, Danadar village has a total population of 861 people, consisting of 418 males and 443 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 605 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population861418443
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1195861
Scheduled Castes (SC)381820
Scheduled Tribes (ST)605290315
Literate Population446252194
Illiterate Population415166249

Nearby Villages of Danadar

Danadar 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)
NitaiSouth1.07 km
AmbadihaWest1.53 km
UperbedaNorth1.75 km
JogibandhEast2.03 km
JokaNorth-West2.07 km
SilphodiNorth-East2.12 km
MundhakataSouth2.35 km
Bhadua Samil BachhuribandhNorth-West2.84 km
BedhakudarSouth-East2.93 km
DarakantiaSouth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Danadar

Public transport in the Danadar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Danadar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Danadar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danadar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Danadar

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

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

FAQs about Danadar

Where is Danadar located?

Danadar village is located in Saraskana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Danadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Danadar is Joka.

What is the pincode of Danadar?

The pincode of Danadar is 757093.

What is the population of Danadar?

Danadar has a total population of 861, including 418 males and 443 females.

How many households are there in Danadar?

There are 211 households in Danadar.

What is the literacy rate in Danadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danadar is 51.80%. Male literacy is 60.29% and female literacy is 43.79%.