Dhepapentha village, Digapahandi block | Pincode 761209

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LGD code: 413053
Pincode: 761209
Post office: Khariaguda
Population: 314
Households: 47
Literacy rate: 72.9%
Sex ratio: 1107 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 179
Distance to district centre: 44 km
Distance to mandal centre: 32 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 187 km
Distance to Kolkata: 552 km
Nearest railway station: Jhadupudi · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Sumandi · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhepapentha compares

By population, Dhepapentha ranks #113 of 224 villages in Digapahandi mandal.

Literacy rate

72.9%

+18.6% vs mandal average

Dhepapentha: 72.9%
Digapahandi mandal: 54.3%
Ganjam district: 62.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,107

+113 vs mandal average

Dhepapentha: 1,107
Digapahandi mandal: 994

Household size

people per home

6.7

+2.1 vs mandal average

Dhepapentha: 6.7
Digapahandi mandal: 4.6

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

Dhepapentha at a glance

Dhepapentha is a village of 314 people in 47 households (Census 2011) in Digapahandi block, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 113th-largest of 224 villages in Digapahandi block. Literacy is 73%, 19 points above the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 1,107 women per 1,000 men. It lies 44 km from the Ganjam district centre, 24 km from Jhadupudi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761209, served by Khariaguda post office; the LGD village code is 413053. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Sumandi, 7 km away. The village votes in Sanakhemundi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ramesh Chandra Jena. The population is estimated at 370 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhepapentha · this village	314	73%	—
Choudhuritikarapada · Digapahandi	2,590	49%	0.9 km NE
Bhramarpur · Jarada	0	—	1.5 km SW
Bhramarpur · Serango	803	72%	1.5 km SW
Santarapur · Sukinda	421	65%	1.5 km SE
Santarapur · Sukinda	1,184	41%	1.5 km SE
Santarapur · Begunia	352	58%	1.5 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhepapentha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 13
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DIGAPAHANDI
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 83
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 61
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Choudhury-
Total area (ha): 19
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dhepapentha

LGD code: 413053
Pincode: 761209
Post office: Khariaguda
Population (Census 2011): 314
Population (projected 2026): 370
Households: 47
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1107
Literacy rate: 72.9%
Coordinates: 19.19567°N, 84.46825°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Aska
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sanakhemundi
Member of Parliament: Anita Subhadarshini
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ramesh Chandra Jena
Block / Mandal: Digapahandi

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 Ganjam district level

Then & Now

Dhepapentha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

314

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

370

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.0%

Households · 2026

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: 314Census 2011
Households: 47Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1107 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3702026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 552026 projection
Active job cards: 4,05,970MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,29,227MGNREGA · 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: 855NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.7%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 · Ganjam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ganjam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ganjam 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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Getting there

How to reach Dhepapentha

Mandal centre

Digapahandi · ≈ 32 km

≈ 1 h 6 min by car · 1 h 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ganjam · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar187 kmcapital
Kolkata552 km
Hyderabad663 km
Chennai814 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJhadupudi24 km
Bus stopBoddavada Bus Stop16 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Sumandi7 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India36 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil24 km
CollegeBharat institute of engineering and technology28 km
Police stationTown Thana36 km

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What is the pincode of Dhepapentha?

The pincode of Dhepapentha, Digapahandi block, Ganjam district, Odisha is 761209. The post office is Khariaguda.

Which post office delivers to Dhepapentha?

Mail for Dhepapentha is delivered through Khariaguda post office, pincode 761209, in Digapahandi block, Ganjam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhepapentha located?

Dhepapentha is a village in Digapahandi block of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dhepapentha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhepapentha village has a population of 314 across 47 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhepapentha in?

Dhepapentha falls under the Aska Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhepapentha in?

Dhepapentha falls under the Sanakhemundi assembly constituency (AC #130) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhepapentha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhepapentha village is 72.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhepapentha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhepapentha village is 1107 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhepapentha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhepapentha, 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.

How far is Dhepapentha from Ganjam district centre?

Dhepapentha is approximately 44 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ganjam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhepapentha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhepapentha village is 413053.

How big is Dhepapentha compared to other villages in Digapahandi block?

Dhepapentha ranks 113 of 224 villages in Digapahandi block by Census 2011 population (314 residents).

How far is Dhepapentha from Bhubaneswar?

Dhepapentha is about 187 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 244 km.

How far is Dhepapentha from Kolkata?

Dhepapentha is about 552 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 718 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhepapentha?

Jhadupudi is the nearest railway station to Dhepapentha, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhepapentha?

Boddavada Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Dhepapentha, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhepapentha?

Government Hospital, Sumandi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhepapentha, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhepapentha?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhepapentha, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhepapentha?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Dhepapentha, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhepapentha?

Dhepapentha falls under Sanakhemundi assembly constituency (AC 130). The sitting MLA is Ramesh Chandra Jena (INC).

Who is the MP for Dhepapentha?

Dhepapentha is in Aska Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anita Subhadarshini (BJP).

What is the population of Dhepapentha in 2026?

Dhepapentha is estimated at 370 people in 2026, up about 18% from 314 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhepapentha in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Dhepapentha in Ganjam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)