Dahimal - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Dahimal is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Nagiapasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahimal is 403266. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 759027 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dahimal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dahimal

As per Census 2011, Dahimal village has a total population of 421 people, consisting of 220 males and 201 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dahimal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dahimal

Dahimal 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 Dahimal

Dahimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Dahimal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dahimal is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahimal

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

Health Facilities in Dahimal

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

FAQs about Dahimal