Dhani village, Gudari block, Rayagada | Pincode 765026

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Dhani is a village in Gudari mandal, Rayagada district, Odisha, with a population of 95 across 26 households. The literacy rate is 33.7%, and the village is situated at 19.418°N, 83.703°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KOUSHALYA MAMBALAKA

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LGD code: 426884
Pincode: 765026
Post office: Gudari
Population: 95
Households: 26
Literacy rate: 33.7%
Sex ratio: 827 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 51
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 242 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 595 km
Nearest railway station: Sansartali · 26 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bisam · 23 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhani compares

By population, Dhani ranks #143 of 188 villages in Gudari mandal.

Literacy rate

33.7%

−7.7% vs mandal average

Dhani: 33.7%
Gudari mandal: 41.4%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

827

−211 vs mandal average

Dhani: 827
Gudari mandal: 1,038

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.6 vs mandal average

Dhani: 3.7
Gudari mandal: 4.3

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

Dhani at a glance

Dhani is a village of 95 people in 26 households (Census 2011) in Gudari block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 143rd-largest of 188 villages in Gudari block. Literacy is 34%, 8 points below the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 827 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Rayagada district centre, 26 km from Sansartali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765026, served by Gudari post office; the LGD village code is 426884. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bisam, 23 km away. The sarpanch is KOUSHALYA MAMBALAKA. The population is estimated at 112 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
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: Yes
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 95
Distance to district HQ (km): 95
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Karlaghati
Total area (ha): 216
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 — Dhani

LGD code: 426884
Pincode: 765026
Post office: Gudari
Population (Census 2011): 95
Population (projected 2026): 112
Households: 26
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 827
Literacy rate: 33.7%
Coordinates: 19.41756°N, 83.70255°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KOUSHALYA MAMBALAKA
Block / Mandal: Gudari

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Dhani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

112

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.2%

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: 95Census 2011
Households: 26Census 2011
Literacy rate: 33.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 827 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1122026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 312026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · 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: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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 Dhani

Mandal centre

Gudari · ≈ 6.1 km

≈ 13 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar242 kmcapital
Hyderabad595 km
Kolkata598 km
Chennai794 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSansartali26 km
Bus stopKisiri22 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bisam23 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management44 km
Police stationl. police station39 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhani

What is the pincode of Dhani?

The pincode of Dhani, Gudari block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765026. The post office is Gudari.

Which post office delivers to Dhani?

Mail for Dhani is delivered through Gudari post office, pincode 765026, in Gudari block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhani located?

Dhani is a village in Gudari block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dhani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhani village has a population of 95 across 26 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dhani?

The current sarpanch of Dhani gram panchayat is KOUSHALYA MAMBALAKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhani in?

Dhani falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhani in?

Dhani falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhani village is 33.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhani village is 827 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhani, 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 Dhani from Rayagada district centre?

Dhani is approximately 28 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhani village is 426884.

How big is Dhani compared to other villages in Gudari block?

Dhani ranks 143 of 188 villages in Gudari block by Census 2011 population (95 residents).

How far is Dhani from Bhubaneswar?

Dhani is about 242 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 315 km.

How far is Dhani from Hyderabad?

Dhani is about 595 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 773 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhani?

Sansartali is the nearest railway station to Dhani, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhani?

Kisiri is the nearest bus stop to Dhani, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhani?

Government Hospital, Bisam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhani, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MP for Dhani?

Dhani is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Dhani in 2026?

Dhani is estimated at 112 people in 2026, up about 18% from 95 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Dhani?

KOUSHALYA MAMBALAKA is the sarpanch of Dhani gram panchayat, Gudari block. See the sarpanch list of Gudari block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)