Dardia - Bahanaga, Balasore

Dardia is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Soro and around 25 km from Baleshwar. Bahanaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dardia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dardia is 393842. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dardia

According to the 2011 Census, Dardia village had a total population of 631 people, including 326 males and 305 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.28%, with male literacy at 94.04% and female literacy at 77.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Dardia

Dardia 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 Dardia

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dardia. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Dardia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dardia is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dardia

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

Health Facilities in Dardia

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

FAQs about Dardia