Diatan - Titlagarh, Balangir

Diatan is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Sindhekela and around 85 km from Balangir. Parasara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diatan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diatan is 421399. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Diatan

According to the 2011 Census, Diatan village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 630 males and 602 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 45.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Diatan

Diatan 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 Diatan

Diatan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Diatan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Diatan is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diatan

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

Health Facilities in Diatan

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

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