Dalua-I - Baliapal, Balasore

Dalua-I is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Baliapal and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Asti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalua-I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalua-I is 391971. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Dalua-I village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dalua-I

According to the 2011 Census, Dalua-I village had a total population of 201 people, including 101 males and 100 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.56%, with male literacy at 96.70% and female literacy at 84.27%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population201101100
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211011
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1638875
Illiterate Population381325

Nearby Villages of Dalua-I

Dalua-I 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaramahisadiEast0.53 km
BadakasabaSouth-West1.15 km
ParuliaNorth1.21 km
ChakbaliapalSouth1.39 km
GunapurSouth-East1.41 km
MalikudaWest1.78 km
Surjapur(sujapur)East2.02 km
GhantiariSouth-West2.20 km
ParchampeiNorth2.21 km
KachuapadaSouth2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dalua-I

Dalua-I is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Dalua-I is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dalua-I is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalua-I

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dalua-I

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dalua-I

Where is Dalua-I located?

Dalua-I village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dalua-I?

The Gram Panchayat of Dalua-I is Asti.

What is the pincode of Dalua-I?

The pincode of Dalua-I is 756026.

What is the population of Dalua-I?

Dalua-I had a total population of 201, including 101 males and 100 females.

How many households are there in Dalua-I?

Dalua-I had 42 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dalua-I?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalua-I was 90.56%. Male literacy was 96.70% and female literacy was 84.27%.