Dhenkanal is at. It has an average elevation of 80 metres.
Demographics
As per the 2011 India census, Dhenkanal had a population of 67,414. Males constitute 53% of the population and females47%. Dhenkanal has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 84% and female literacy is 74%. In Dhenkanal, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.