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

As per Census 2011, Diarapasi village has a total population of 734 people, consisting of 376 males and 358 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population734376358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196554
Scheduled Castes (SC)462224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1085553
Literate Population447258189
Illiterate Population287118169

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SundarapalNorth-East0.73 km
GohirachhodaSouth-West1.35 km
DhobaninandarNorth-West1.60 km
BaradapalNorth-East2.09 km
DameibahalNorth-West2.56 km
NuakotSouth2.70 km
BaunsapokhariSouth-East2.84 km
KarabiraSouth3.05 km
SerenabedaNorth-East3.25 km
NuaganWest3.48 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Diarapasi

Where is Diarapasi located?

Diarapasi village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Diarapasi?

The Gram Panchayat of Diarapasi is Kantamila.

What is the pincode of Diarapasi?

The pincode of Diarapasi is 759022.

What is the population of Diarapasi?

Diarapasi has a total population of 734, including 376 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Diarapasi?

There are 172 households in Diarapasi.

What is the literacy rate in Diarapasi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diarapasi is 60.90%. Male literacy is 68.62% and female literacy is 52.79%.