Dahapada

Dahapada is a village located in Salepur tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Salepur (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Ramakrushnapur is the gram panchayat of Dahapada village.

Here you can discover what makes Dahapada unique in its vibrant Salepur-Cuttack region. You’ll see Dahapada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dahapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dahapada is 399696. The village spans a total geographical area of 125 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754221. Cuttack is nearest town to Dahapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dahapada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mahanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dahapada

Population of Dahapada

According to the 2011 Census, Dahapada has a total population of about 1,383, with approximately 676 males and 707 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 334 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.60%, with male literacy at about 80.03% and female literacy near 77.23%. There are around 340 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dahapada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dahapada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dahapada. As per the 2011 stats, Dahapada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dahapada

Knowing the nearby villages of Dahapada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dahapada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dahapada