Dapka - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Dapka is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Khairagarh and around 38 km from Rajnandgaon. Dapka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dapka is 440439. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.88 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dapka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khairagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dapka

As per Census 2011, Dapka village has a total population of 1,462 people, consisting of 752 males and 710 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 773 literate and 689 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dapka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dapka

Dapka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dapka

Dapka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Dapka is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dapka is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dapka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dapka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dapka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dapka village are given below:

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