Dhanksar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

UMESH KAIBARTA

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LGD code: 422037
Pincode: 766118
Population: 1,627
Households: 403
Literacy rate: 37.2%
Sex ratio: 1057 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 852

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanksar compares

Literacy rate

37.2%

−12.8% vs mandal average

Dhanksar: 37.2%
Khariar mandal: 50.0%
Nuapada district: 49.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,057

+49 vs mandal average

Dhanksar: 1,057
Khariar mandal: 1,008

Household size

people per home

4.0

Same as the mandal average

Dhanksar: 4.0
Khariar mandal: 4.0

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

Key facts — Dhanksar

LGD code: 422037
Pincode: 766118
Population (Census 2011): 1,627
Population (projected 2026): 1,918
Households: 403
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1057
Literacy rate: 37.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Junagarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dibya Shankar Mishra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: UMESH KAIBARTA
Block / Mandal: Khariar

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 Nuapada district level

Then & Now

Dhanksar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,627

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,918

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

403

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

475

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: 1,627Census 2011
Households: 403Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1057 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9182026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 475

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 · Nuapada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nuapada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nuapada 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.

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What is the pincode of Dhanksar?

The pincode of Dhanksar, Khariar mandal, Nuapada district, Odisha is 766118.

In which district is Dhanksar located?

Dhanksar is a village in Khariar mandal of Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dhanksar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanksar village has a population of 1,627 across 403 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanksar?

The current sarpanch of Dhanksar gram panchayat is UMESH KAIBARTA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanksar in?

Dhanksar falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanksar in?

Dhanksar falls under the Junagarh assembly constituency (AC #78) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanksar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanksar village is 37.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhanksar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhanksar village is 1057 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanksar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhanksar, 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 Dhanksar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanksar village is 422037.

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Dhanksar compares

Key facts — Dhanksar

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanksar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dhanksar on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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What is the pincode of Dhanksar?

In which district is Dhanksar located?

What is the population of Dhanksar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanksar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanksar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanksar in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanksar?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanksar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanksar?

What is the LGD code of Dhanksar?

Dhanksar on the map

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 Dhanksar

What is the pincode of Dhanksar?

In which district is Dhanksar located?

What is the population of Dhanksar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Dhanksar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanksar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanksar in?

What is the literacy rate in Dhanksar?

What is the sex ratio in Dhanksar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanksar?

What is the LGD code of Dhanksar?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dhanksar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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 Dhanksar

Open jobs in Dhanksar