Dhuanl - Kanas, Puri

Dhuanl is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Gadabalabhadrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuanl village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuanl is 409597. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 752019 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Dhuanl

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuanl village had a total population of 193 people, including 98 males and 95 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.92%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 77.27%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuanl

Dhuanl 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 Dhuanl

Dhuanl is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Dhuanl is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Dhuanl is about 35 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 Dhuanl

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

Health Facilities in Dhuanl

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

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