The central library of the university is named after one of the preeminent architects of modern Odisha, Gopabandhu Das (1877–1928). The library is accessible to all students and faculty members of the university and houses a total of 81604 books. The books have been digitally cataloged using e-Granthalaya software. Additionally, the library subscribes to 393 journals. There is an e-library, which is equipped with Wi-Fi-enabled 32 computer systems. Access to EBSCO provided by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha enables students to consult leading e-journals of various disciplines. Weekly classes are held on the premises of the library, wherein students are encouraged to make optimum use of the e-resources.

Dharanidhar University boasts nine student residential complexes, which provide accommodation facilities to boys and girls. Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of the girls, seven of these hostels have been specifically allotted to female students with adequate security and amenities. These are Ananya, Adyasa, Abhipsa, Anwesha, Kasturi, Janhavi and Baitarani. The residential complexes of Gopabandhu and Fakir Mohan Hostels have been allotted to boys hailing from remote places of the state as well as the country. The intake capacity of various hostels is mentioned below:

Sl. No.	Name of the Hostel	Intake Capacity	Details	Youtube Link
1	Gopabandhu	250	Suptd.:- Dr. Prakash Chandra Pal, Asst. Prof Chemistry Asst. Suptd.:- Dr. Rudrakanta Majhi. Asst. Prof. Geology. Asst. Suptd.:- Mr. Parsuram Sahu, Asst. Prof. Teacher Education. Clerk/ Office Assistance Mr. Bhimsen Baskev. Junior Clerk Mr. Akshay Kumar Barik. Laboratory Assistant, Botany.
2	Fakir Mohan	300	Suptd.:- Dr. Sashikanta Jena. Asst. Prof., Commerce. Asst. Suptd.:- Dr. Sridhar Sanyasi, Asst. Prof., Chemistry. Asst. Suptd.:- Dr. Sirish Chandra Bhoi, Asst. Prof., Commerce (Adhoc) Clerk/ Office Assistance Mr Abani Kumar Dehury, Junior Clerk. Mr. Yosabonta Rana, Junivor Librarian
3	Ananya	100	Suptd.:- Mrs. Niraja Nalilin Navak, Asst. Prof., English. Asst. Suptd.:- Miss Bharati Munda. Junior Lecture English. Clerk/ Office Assistance Mrs. Pragyna Paramita Malharana. Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper. Botany
4	Adyasha	300	Suptd.:- Dr. (Mrs.) Anupama Dash. Asst. Prof., Chemistry. Asst. Suptd.:- Mrs. Subhasmita Dash. Asst. Prof., Odia. Asst. Suptd.:- Mrs. Damayanti Behera, Asst. Prof. Commerce (Adhoc). Clerk/ Office Assistance Mr. Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper, Chemistry. Mr. Suryakanta Biswal, Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper, Zoology.
5	Abhipsa	100	Suptd.:- Dr. Sushree Sangceta Navak. Junior Lecturer. Sociology. Asst. Suptd.:- Mrs. Rashmita Navak. Junior Lecturer. Economics. Clerk/ Office Assistance Sri Manoranjan Mohanta. Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper. Geology
6	Anwesha	100	Suptd.:- Dr. Mamata Manjari Panda. Asst. Prof., Philosophy. Asst. Suptd.:- Mr. Sukdev Tiriya, Asst. Prof., Anthropology Clerk/ Office Assistance Mrs. Sasmita Mohanty. Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper. Botany
7	Kasturi	100	Suptd.:- Mrs. Manorama Khanda, Junior Lecturer. Sanskrit. Asst. Suptd.:- Mis Gitanjali Navak, Junior Lecturer. Economies. Clerk/ Office Assistance Mr. Manoranjan Marandi. Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper. Physics.
8	Janhavi	100	Suptd.:- Dr. Arundhati Ojha. Asst. Prof., Sanskrit (Adhoc). Asst. Suptd.:- Mrs. Sarita Nayak. Asst. Prot. Physics. Clerk/ Office Assistance Dr. Nibedita Behera, Laboratory Asst. Cum Store Keeper, Chemistry.
9	Baitarani (South Campus)	200
	Total	1550

Along with the common activities of the hostels including observation of Independence Day, Ganesh Puja, Saraswati Puja, Republic Day, Welcome Ceremony, and Farewell Ceremony, the students are always encouraged to participate in various events and functions such as national/international seminars, workshops etc. of the university.