Dakara - Belpara, Balangir

Dakara is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sulekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakara is 421003. The village covers a total geographical area of 565 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dakara

According to the 2011 Census, Dakara village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 622 males and 611 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.24%, with male literacy at 65.43% and female literacy at 30.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 978.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakara

Dakara 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 Dakara

Dakara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Dakara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dakara is about 75 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 Dakara

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

Health Facilities in Dakara

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

FAQs about Dakara