Living in Dhenkānāl
Dhenkānāl is a large place in Odisha, India, home to 67,414 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 25%, #805 of 3,335), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 33%, #1,177 of 3,608), remote workers (top 34%, #1,194 of 3,608).
Residents67,414
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport51 km (Biju Patnaik International)
Nearest city of 100k+36 km
Within 30 km84,700 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 110 m
Nearest major riverBrahmani, 9.3 km
Main railway line37.8 km
Distance to New Delhi1,224 km
Within 10 km67,414 people
Winter daylight10 h 53 min, sunset 12:42
See Dhenkānāl on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dhenkānāl
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 53 min and sets around 12:42; in late June it sets around 15:01.
How Dhenkānāl ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Odisha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #1,841 of 3,335 | #29 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #2,588 of 3,608 | #41 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #2,100 of 3,335 | #36 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #2,099 of 3,335 | #36 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,183 of 3,335 | #18 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #805 of 3,335 | #2 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,696 of 3,608 | #23 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 22 | #2,262 of 2,738 | #36 of 45 | Map |
| Young professional | 25 | #2,157 of 2,471 | #31 of 39 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,194 of 3,608 | #9 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 38 | #2,343 of 2,549 | #34 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,410 of 3,335 | #36 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #2,067 of 3,608 | #31 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #2,311 of 3,608 | #34 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #1,307 of 3,335 | #15 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #1,785 of 3,608 | #60 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 12 | #1,678 of 3,608 | #18 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #1,177 of 3,608 | #45 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #1,880 of 3,608 | #62 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #1,683 of 3,608 | #27 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #1,732 of 3,608 | #20 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #1,696 of 3,608 | #24 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 37 | #2,486 of 3,608 | #36 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #2,068 of 2,738 | #31 of 45 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Āthagarh 16 km
- Kāmākhyānagar 31 km
- Bānki 32 km
- Bhuban 35 km
- Choudwar 36 km
- Cuttack 36 km
- Nalco 49 km
- Bhubaneswar 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.