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Dhenkanal

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Area · — km²
Population · 11,92,811
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About the district

Dhenkanal — district of Odisha

Dhenkanal is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dhenkanal

Known for its mineral resources, forests, and historical significance in Odisha.

District HQ
Dhenkanal

Must-visit places in Dhenkanal

fort

Dhenkanal Fort

Historic fort built by the Dhenkanal rulers, reflecting local architectural heritage.

  • waterfall
    Brahmani River

    Major river system important for irrigation and water supply in the district.

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Then & Now

Dhenkanal district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,77,701
Census 2011 baseline
+19.0%
Population · 2026
12,82,796
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,53,898
Census 2011 baseline
+14.5%
Households · 2026
2,90,820
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 · District aggregates · 1,261 villages

Dhenkanal district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,52,525Census 2011
Female population
5,25,176Census 2011
Sex ratio
951 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,53,898Census 2011
SC population
2,16,128Census 2011
ST population
1,56,510Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,82,796+19.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,90,820RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,99,129Census 2011
Cultivators
58,376Census 2011
Agri labourers
64,965Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dhenkanal district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
31 of 1,261 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • School· 21
  • Hospital· 20
  • High school· 10
  • Temple· 5
  • College· 2
  • PHC· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dhenkanal district.

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All 13 mandals of Dhenkanal

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1261 villages · 212 GPs
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Top villages in Dhenkanal

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhenkanal

How many mandals and villages are in Dhenkanal district?

Dhenkanal district has 13 mandals and 1,261 revenue villages across 212 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Dhenkanal district?

The district headquarters of Dhenkanal is —.

What is the pincode of Dhenkanal district?

Dhenkanal district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dhenkanal may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dhenkanal fall under?

Dhenkanal district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dhenkanal district?

Dhenkanal district had a population of 11,92,811 per the 2011 Census, across 1,261 villages.

When was Dhenkanal district formed?

Dhenkanal district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dhenkanal district?

Major rivers in Dhenkanal district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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