Diarapasi - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Diarapasi is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantamila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diarapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diarapasi is 403057. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Diarapasi

According to the 2011 Census, Diarapasi village had a total population of 734 people, including 376 males and 358 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.68%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 62.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Diarapasi

Diarapasi 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 Diarapasi

Diarapasi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Diarapasi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Diarapasi is about 70 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 Diarapasi

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

Health Facilities in Diarapasi

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

FAQs about Diarapasi