Dangarapada - Muribahal, Balangir

Dangarapada is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Dangarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangarapada is 421255. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dangarapada 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 Dangarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Dangarapada village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 569 males and 565 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.49%, with male literacy at 66.39% and female literacy at 32.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 785.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangarapada

Dangarapada 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 Dangarapada

Dangarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dangarapada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dangarapada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangarapada

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

Health Facilities in Dangarapada

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

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