Dagarpada - Khaira, Balasore

Dagarpada is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Khaira and around 57 km from Baleshwar. Dangarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dagarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dagarpada is 393443. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dagarpada

According to the 2011 Census, Dagarpada village had a total population of 1,293 people, including 660 males and 633 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 91.61% and female literacy at 80.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Dagarpada

Dagarpada 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 Dagarpada

Dagarpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Dagarpada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dagarpada is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dagarpada

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

Health Facilities in Dagarpada

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

FAQs about Dagarpada