Dhanitri - Kakatpur, Puri

Dhanitri is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Konark and around 50 km from Puri. Kaduanuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanitri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanitri is 409293. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhanitri 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.

Population of Dhanitri

As per Census 2011, Dhanitri village has a total population of 1,080 people, consisting of 558 males and 522 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 860 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanitri

Dhanitri 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 Dhanitri

Dhanitri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Dhanitri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Dhanitri is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanitri

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

Health Facilities in Dhanitri

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

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