Dedarha - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Dedarha is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Padiabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dedarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedarha is 420773. The village covers a total geographical area of 636 hectares and falls under the 767027 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dedarha 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 Dedarha

According to the 2011 Census, Dedarha village had a total population of 1,280 people, including 607 males and 673 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 75.87% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Dedarha

Dedarha 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 Dedarha

Dedarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Dedarha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dedarha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dedarha

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

Health Facilities in Dedarha

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

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