Dhanakuta

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NIBEDITA NAYAK

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LGD code: 395481
Pincode: 756129
Population: 1,010
Households: 185
Literacy rate: 68.5%
Sex ratio: 1074 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 438

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanakuta compares

By population, Dhanakuta ranks #29 of 87 villages in Bansada mandal.

Literacy rate

68.5%

−2.8% vs mandal average

Dhanakuta: 68.5%
Bansada mandal: 71.3%
Bhadrak district: 72.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,074

+103 vs mandal average

Dhanakuta: 1,074
Bansada mandal: 971

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.2 vs mandal average

Dhanakuta: 5.5
Bansada mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Dhanakuta

LGD code: 395481
Pincode: 756129
Population (Census 2011): 1,010
Population (projected 2026): 1,191
Households: 185
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1074
Literacy rate: 68.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Cuttack
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Athagarh
Member of Parliament: Bhartruhari Mahtab
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ranendra Pratap Swain
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NIBEDITA NAYAK
Block / Mandal: Bansada
Nearest PHC: Kalyani Poly Clinic (0.1 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bhadrak district level

Then & Now

Dhanakuta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,010

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,191

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

185

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

218

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,010Census 2011
Households: 185Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1074 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2182026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,047MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,774MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 980NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 88.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhadrak district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Dhanakuta on the map

Centred on Bansada mandal

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Notable places near Dhanakuta · Bansada mandal area

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PHC· 2

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Kalyani Poly Clinic
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PHC · clinic
Kalyani Poly Clinic
📍 232 m awayOSM
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Hospital
Ayurvedic Hospital
📍 1.0 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Welfare Hospital
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Jagiapada
📍 1.7 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Dhanakuta?

The pincode of Dhanakuta, Bansada mandal, Bhadrak district, Odisha is 756129.

In which district is Dhanakuta located?

Dhanakuta is a village in Bansada mandal of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dhanakuta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanakuta village has a population of 1,010 across 185 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanakuta?

The current sarpanch of Dhanakuta gram panchayat is NIBEDITA NAYAK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanakuta in?

Dhanakuta falls under the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanakuta in?

Dhanakuta falls under the Athagarh assembly constituency (AC #89) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanakuta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanakuta village is 68.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhanakuta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhanakuta village is 1074 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanakuta?

The nearest health facility to Dhanakuta is Kalyani Poly Clinic (~80 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanakuta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhanakuta, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dhanakuta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanakuta village is 395481.

How big is Dhanakuta compared to other villages in Bansada mandal?

Dhanakuta ranks 29 of 87 villages in Bansada mandal by Census 2011 population (1,010 residents).

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How Dhanakuta compares

Key facts — Dhanakuta

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanakuta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhanakuta on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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People often ask about Dhanakuta

What is the pincode of Dhanakuta?

In which district is Dhanakuta located?

What is the population of Dhanakuta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanakuta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanakuta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanakuta in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanakuta?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanakuta?

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanakuta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanakuta?

What is the LGD code of Dhanakuta?

How big is Dhanakuta compared to other villages in Bansada mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanakuta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhanakuta on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Dhanakuta

Open jobs in Dhanakuta

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Dhanakuta

What is the pincode of Dhanakuta?

In which district is Dhanakuta located?

What is the population of Dhanakuta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanakuta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanakuta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanakuta in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanakuta?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanakuta?

What is the nearest health centre to Dhanakuta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanakuta?

What is the LGD code of Dhanakuta?

How big is Dhanakuta compared to other villages in Bansada mandal?