Dedgaon Village Overview
Dedgaon is a village in Sindhekela tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It lies about 14 km from Sindhekela tehsil headquarters and around 100 km from Balangir district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dedgaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dedgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedgaon is 421348. The village covers a geographical area of 788 hectares and has a pincode of 767035. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Dedgaon
Population & Demographics of Dedgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Dedgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,832 | 934 | 898 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 278 | 146 | 132 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 382 | 190 | 192 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 120 | 59 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 726 | 497 | 229 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,106 | 437 | 669 |
Key population details of Dedgaon village are given below:
- Dedgaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,832, including approximately 934 males and 898 females, with a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 382 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 120 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dedgaon village is low, with a literacy rate of about 39.63%.
- There are around 438 households in Dedgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dedgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Dedgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dedgaon
The following villages are located close to Dedgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dedgaon
- Where is Dedgaon located?
- Dedgaon village is located in Sindhekela Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dedgaon?
- Dedgaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dedgaon?
- The pincode of Dedgaon is 767035.
- What is the population of Dedgaon?
- Dedgaon has a total population of 1,832, including 934 males and 898 females.
- How many households are there in Dedgaon?
- There are 438 households in Dedgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Dedgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dedgaon is 39.63%. Male literacy is 53.21% and female literacy is 25.50%.