Dangra - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Dangra is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kodinga and around 27 km from Nabarangapur . Dangara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangra is 427809. The village covers a total geographical area of 1428 hectares and falls under the 764075 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dangra

According to the 2011 Census, Dangra village had a total population of 4,562 people, including 2,242 males and 2,320 females, living in 999 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.81%, with male literacy at 41.11% and female literacy at 24.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,859.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangra

Dangra 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 Dangra

Dangra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Dangra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Dangra is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangra

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

Health Facilities in Dangra

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

FAQs about Dangra