Dala - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Dala is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Dala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dala is 495737. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.96 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dala

As per Census 2011, Dala village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 249 males and 235 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population484249235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703436
Scheduled Castes (SC)405211194
Literate Population282164118
Illiterate Population20285117

Nearby Villages of Dala

Dala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kondra MalSouth-East1.47 km
BhargaNorth1.75 km
JwaraSouth-West1.89 km
SuhagpurNorth2.97 km
Jogiwada MalSouth-East3.28 km
PalkaEast3.35 km
Gadhiya TolaSouth-West3.88 km
ChulgaonEast3.91 km
PahadiSouth-West3.97 km
PurwaNorth-West4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dala

Dala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Dala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Dala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dala

Where is Dala located?

Dala village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dala?

Dala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dala?

The pincode of Dala is 480886.

What is the population of Dala?

Dala has a total population of 484, including 249 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Dala?

There are 110 households in Dala.

What is the literacy rate in Dala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dala is 58.26%. Male literacy is 65.86% and female literacy is 50.21%.