Dihanata - Astaranga, Puri
Dihanata is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Alangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihanata village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihanata is 409197. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Dihanata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dihanata
Dihanata is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dihanata
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dihanata.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Dihanata is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Dihanata 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 Dihanata
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dihanata village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dihanata
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dihanata village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dihanata
Where is Dihanata located?
Dihanata village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dihanata?
The Gram Panchayat of Dihanata is Alangapur.
What is the pincode of Dihanata?
The pincode of Dihanata is 752109.