Dalak - Kaniha, Angul

Dalak is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kaniha and around 80 km from Anugul . Dalaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalak is 403752. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Rengali is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dalak

According to the 2011 Census, Dalak village had a total population of 330 people, including 172 males and 158 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.21%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 90.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalak

Dalak 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 Dalak

Dalak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rengali to Dalak is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Dalak is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalak

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

Health Facilities in Dalak

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

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