Dhanksar - Khariar, Nuapada

Dhanksar is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Sardhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanksar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanksar is 422037. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhanksar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanksar village had a total population of 1,627 people, including 791 males and 836 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.72%, with male literacy at 58.80% and female literacy at 31.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanksar

Dhanksar 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 Dhanksar

Dhanksar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Dhanksar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Dhanksar is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanksar

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

Health Facilities in Dhanksar

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

FAQs about Dhanksar