Dhekunpani village, Komna block | Pincode 766106

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LGD code: 421857
Pincode: 766106
Post office: Komna
Population: 909
Households: 232
Literacy rate: 34.4%
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 460
Distance to district centre: 32 km
Distance to mandal centre: 23 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 357 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 541 km
Nearest railway station: Nawapara Road · 34 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: General Hospital · 24 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhekunpani compares

By population, Dhekunpani ranks #60 of 159 villages in Komna mandal.

Literacy rate

34.4%

−11.9% vs mandal average

Dhekunpani: 34.4%
Komna mandal: 46.3%
Nuapada district: 49.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

976

−56 vs mandal average

Dhekunpani: 976
Komna mandal: 1,032

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Dhekunpani: 3.9
Komna mandal: 4.1

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

Dhekunpani at a glance

Dhekunpani is a village of 909 people in 232 households (Census 2011) in Komna block, Nuapada district, Odisha, the 60th-largest of 159 villages in Komna block. Literacy is 34%, 12 points below the block average of 46% and the sex ratio is 976 women per 1,000 men. It lies 32 km from the Nuapada district centre, 34 km from Nawapara Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 766106, served by Komna post office; the LGD village code is 421857. The nearest hospital or health centre is General Hospital, 24 km away. The village votes in Nuapada assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajendra Dholakia. The population is estimated at 1,072 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhekunpani · this village	909	34%	—
Junapani · Komna	368	41%	4.2 km SE
Junapani · Jujomura	120	80%	4.2 km SE
Junapani · Khariar	680	38%	4.2 km SE
Junapani · Chandahandi	830	51%	4.2 km SE
Junapani · Kosagumuda	385	22%	4.2 km SE
Junapani · Dabugan	519	35%	4.2 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhekunpani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KHARIAR ROAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 45
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Sunabeda
Total area (ha): 202
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 — Dhekunpani

LGD code: 421857
Pincode: 766106
Post office: Komna
Population (Census 2011): 909
Population (projected 2026): 1,072
Households: 232
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 976
Literacy rate: 34.4%
Coordinates: 20.53963°N, 82.40626°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nuapada
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajendra Dholakia
Block / Mandal: Komna

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

Dhekunpani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

909

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,072

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

232

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

274

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: 909Census 2011
Households: 232Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 976 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0722026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2742026 projection
Active job cards: 90,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 65,664MGNREGA · 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: 1,025NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 95.9%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 · 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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Getting there

How to reach Dhekunpani

Mandal centre

Komna · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nuapada · ≈ 32 km

≈ 1 h 7 min by car · 1 h 19 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar357 kmcapital
Hyderabad541 km
Kolkata656 km
Chennai860 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNawapara Road34 km
Hospital / PHCGeneral Hospital24 km
ATM / banksbi bank36 km
Petrol pumppawan fuels37 km
CollegeK.V. Degree College, Kantabanji55 km
Police stationchuura police thana36 km

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September 2026

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets

Reported by ThePrint.

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.comyesterday
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrintyesterday
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
pragativadi.comyesterday
Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
The Statesman2 days ago
Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
orissapost.com2 days ago

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What is the pincode of Dhekunpani?

The pincode of Dhekunpani, Komna block, Nuapada district, Odisha is 766106. The post office is Komna.

Which post office delivers to Dhekunpani?

Mail for Dhekunpani is delivered through Komna post office, pincode 766106, in Komna block, Nuapada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhekunpani located?

Dhekunpani is a village in Komna block of Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dhekunpani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhekunpani village has a population of 909 across 232 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhekunpani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhekunpani in?

Dhekunpani falls under the Nuapada assembly constituency (AC #71) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhekunpani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhekunpani village is 34.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhekunpani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhekunpani village is 976 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhekunpani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhekunpani, 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 Dhekunpani from Nuapada district centre?

Dhekunpani is approximately 32 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nuapada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhekunpani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhekunpani village is 421857.

How big is Dhekunpani compared to other villages in Komna block?

Dhekunpani ranks 60 of 159 villages in Komna block by Census 2011 population (909 residents).

How far is Dhekunpani from Bhubaneswar?

Dhekunpani is about 357 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 464 km.

How far is Dhekunpani from Hyderabad?

Dhekunpani is about 541 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 704 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhekunpani?

Nawapara Road is the nearest railway station to Dhekunpani, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhekunpani?

General Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhekunpani, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhekunpani?

sbi bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhekunpani, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhekunpani?

pawan fuels is the nearest petrol pump to Dhekunpani, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhekunpani?

Dhekunpani falls under Nuapada assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Rajendra Dholakia (BJD).

Who is the MP for Dhekunpani?

Dhekunpani is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Dhekunpani in 2026?

Dhekunpani is estimated at 1,072 people in 2026, up about 18% from 909 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhekunpani 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; Dhekunpani in Nuapada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)