Dahida - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Dahida is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Sarangarh and around 72 km from Raigarh. Dahida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahida is 435295. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.88 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dahida

According to the 2011 Census, Dahida village had a total population of 2,257 people, including 1,100 males and 1,157 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.61%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 61.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahida

Dahida 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 Dahida

Dahida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Dahida is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Dahida is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahida

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

Health Facilities in Dahida

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

FAQs about Dahida