Daykhand - Remuna, Balasore

Daykhand is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Remuna and around 19 km from Baleshwar. Durgadevi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daykhand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daykhand is 392969. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 756089 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Daykhand

According to the 2011 Census, Daykhand village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 641 males and 591 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.66%, with male literacy at 87.76% and female literacy at 77.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Daykhand

Daykhand 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 Daykhand

Daykhand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Daykhand is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Daykhand is about 19 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 Daykhand

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

Health Facilities in Daykhand

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

FAQs about Daykhand