Dadankapa - Lalpur Thana, Mungeli

Dadankapa is a village situated in the Lalpur Thana tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Lormi and around 62 km from Bilaspur. Khektara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadankapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadankapa is 437858. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.57 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dadankapa

As per Census 2011, Dadankapa village has a total population of 357 people, consisting of 183 males and 174 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 211 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dadankapa

Dadankapa 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 Dadankapa

Dadankapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Dadankapa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Dadankapa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dadankapa

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

Health Facilities in Dadankapa

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

FAQs about Dadankapa