Dandasingha - Barkot, Deogarh

Dandasingha is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Barkot and around 26 km from Debagarh. Dandasingha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandasingha is 382916. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dandasingha

According to the 2011 Census, Dandasingha village had a total population of 1,495 people, including 778 males and 717 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.19%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 62.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandasingha

Dandasingha 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 Dandasingha

Public transport in the Dandasingha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Dandasingha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Dandasingha is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandasingha

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

Health Facilities in Dandasingha

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

FAQs about Dandasingha