Dhanijam - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Dhanijam is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Banei and around 186 km from Sundargarh. Haldikudar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanijam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanijam is 385185. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

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

Population of Dhanijam

As per Census 2011, Dhanijam village has a total population of 108 people, consisting of 50 males and 58 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 57 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanijam

Dhanijam 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 Dhanijam

Dhanijam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Dhanijam is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dhanijam is about 186 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanijam

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

Health Facilities in Dhanijam

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

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