Dangapani - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Dangapani is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Saleibeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangapani is 388990. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 38 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 Karanjia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dangapani

According to the 2011 Census, Dangapani village had a total population of 286 people, including 142 males and 144 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.30%, with male literacy at 66.02% and female literacy at 28.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dangapani

Dangapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dangapani is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dangapani is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 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:

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:

FAQs about Dangapani