Dedgaon - Bangomunda, Balangir

Dedgaon is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Sindhekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Dedgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedgaon is 421348. The village covers a total geographical area of 788 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dedgaon village had a total population of 1,832 people, including 934 males and 898 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.72%, with male literacy at 63.07% and female literacy at 29.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Dedgaon

Dedgaon 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 Dedgaon

Public transport in the Dedgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dedgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dedgaon is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Dedgaon

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

FAQs about Dedgaon