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Dhenkānāl, India

Odisha · India

Dhenkānāl is a mid-size city in Odisha, India with a population of 67,414. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
67,414 Population 5,632/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
58.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$9,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population67,414
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density5,632/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty24.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,000
Rent$28
Housing Units26,966
Rent Burden29.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain58.5 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population67,414
Population Density5,632 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates20.6574°, 85.5969°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceOdisha
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation58.5 inches (1,486 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age27.0 years

About Dhenkānāl

Dhenkānāl is a mid-size city in India (Odisha) with a population of 67,414. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Dhenkānāl has a population of 67,414 with a density of 5,632 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

67,414
Total Population
5,632
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below India avg
12.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dhenkānāl vs India Average

The median household income in Dhenkānāl is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 20 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Dhenkānāl vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above India avg
Poverty Rate24.5%
98% above India avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare12
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dhenkānāl is $9,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 26,966 total housing units in the city. 29.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden29.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units26,966

Property Tax

Climate in Dhenkānāl

Dhenkānāl has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.2°C), the coldest is Jan (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1538 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 8.6° / 29° 12.5
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 10.3° / 34.7° 17.4
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 16.9° / 40.4° 36.1
Apr 32.2°C / 90°F 22.4° / 44° 42.4
May 32.1°C / 90°F 24.1° / 43.3° 145.6
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 25.3° / 40.3° 174.1
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.8° 271.1
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 24.3° / 32.9° 319.3
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 23.7° / 32.3° 298.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 18.3° / 31.8° 172.3
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 13.7° / 30° 21.2
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 8.5° / 27.8° 27.1
Dhenkānāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above India avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density5,632/sq mi
Coordinates20.6574°N, 85.5969°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 12, 2021.

Jun 21, 1995 33 km S of Kiri Buru, India M4.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2021 17 km WNW of T?lcher, India M3.9 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 220 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 233 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 239 km
2019 Fani Category 5 53 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 211 km
2018 Titli Category 3 216 km
2013 Phailin Category 4 118 km
2009 Aila Category 1 290 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 36 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 84 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 235 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 292 km
1981 Unnamed Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
February 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 8.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 13.1 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 13.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Dhenkānāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 69°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Dhenkānāl

Institution Type Founded Website
Anchalika Mahavidyalaya College — —
District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) College — —
Jiral College College — —
Parimal College, Pandua College — —

Schools in Dhenkānāl

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BB High School — — — —
Synergy Engineering College — — — —
Womens College — — — —
Nurshing Training Center — — — —
Dhenkanal College — — — —
IIMC, Dhenkanal — — — —
Kendriya Vidyalaya — — — —
Govt Polytechnic — — — —
Montford School — — — —
Baji Rout ITI — — — —
George U.P. School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Dhenkānāl

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Akashvani Cuttack/Odia — AAC 95 kbps
AIR FM Rainbow Cuttack 🌈 — AAC 95 kbps

Farmers Markets in Dhenkānāl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Place

Restaurants in Dhenkānāl

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bikyata bara
Kafil's Plaza
Punjabi Hotel

Cinemas in Dhenkānāl

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amarnath Cinema Hall
Mahalaxmi Cinema Hall

Theme Parks in Dhenkānāl

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Science Park

Clinics in Dhenkānāl

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ECHS Poly Clinic
Kalyani Clinic
Maa Santhoshi Care and Cure
Merry Gold Panda Nursing Home
Popular Clinic
Sanjeevani Nursing Home, Dhenkanal

Dentists in Dhenkānāl

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Omm Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Dhenkānāl

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dhenkanal
Joranda Road

Bus Stations in Dhenkānāl

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand, Dhenkanal
New Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Dhenkānāl

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump , BABA SWAPNESWAR FILLING STATION
Hp petrol pump
IN #3082004979
IN #3082004980
IN #3082004981
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump

Banks in Dhenkānāl

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allhabad Bank
Odisha Gramya bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Dhenkānāl

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dhenkānāl

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biju Patnaik International AirportBBILarge Airport
Birasal Airport—Small Airport
Cuttack Airport / Charbatia Air Force Station—Small Airport
Savitri Jindal Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Dhenkānāl

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dhenkanal Head Post Office

Treatment Centers in Dhenkānāl

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
City Clinic
Dr. R N Sahu Clinic
Elite Eye Clinic
Omm Saikrupa Clinic
Pratinidhi ENT & Physio Clinic
Sanjukta Clinic
Sati Chaura
Spine Care

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dhenkānāl

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Balaram Temple
Jaunli Mandir
Sambhugopal Math

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Dhenkānāl

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 12
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 3
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Dhenkānāl

2 places within 15 km

🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Science Park
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Kings Palace

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dhenkānāl

What is the population of Dhenkānāl?

Dhenkānāl has a population of 67,414 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,632 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dhenkānāl expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dhenkānāl?

Dhenkānāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches.

How is the job market in Dhenkānāl?

The unemployment rate in Dhenkānāl is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 20 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Dhenkānāl?

The median home value in Dhenkānāl is $9,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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