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

According to the 2011 Census, Dapka village had a total population of 1,462 people, including 752 males and 710 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 75.33% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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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