Dihijanga - Niali, Cuttack
Dihijanga is a village situated in the Niali tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Billasuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihijanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihijanga is 400308. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 754004 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Dihijanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dihijanga
According to the 2011 Census, Dihijanga village had a total population of 1,187 people, including 617 males and 570 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.44%, with male literacy at 91.39% and female literacy at 73.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.
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 Population | 1,187 | 617 | 570 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 122 | 71 | 51 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 472 | 251 | 221 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 878 | 499 | 379 |
| Illiterate Population | 309 | 118 | 191 |
Nearby Villages of Dihijanga
Dihijanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dihijanga
Dihijanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Dihijanga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dihijanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dihijanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Dihijanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dihijanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dihijanga
Where is Dihijanga located?
Dihijanga village is located in Niali Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dihijanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Dihijanga is Billasuni.
What is the pincode of Dihijanga?
The pincode of Dihijanga is 754004.
What is the population of Dihijanga?
Dihijanga had a total population of 1,187, including 617 males and 570 females.
How many households are there in Dihijanga?
Dihijanga had 244 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dihijanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dihijanga was 82.44%. Male literacy was 91.39% and female literacy was 73.03%.