Dasipur - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Dasipur is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Parajang and around 95 km from Dhenkanal. Dashipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasipur is 402202. The village covers a total geographical area of 679 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Dasipur

As per Census 2011, Dasipur village has a total population of 1,999 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 969 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,272 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9991,030969
Child Population (0–6 yrs)216106110
Scheduled Castes (SC)515250265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642935
Literate Population1,272744528
Illiterate Population727286441

Nearby Villages of Dasipur

Dasipur 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)
KusumundiaWest2.18 km
JhiliSouth-East3.85 km
ToradanaliSouth-East3.85 km
GurujanguliWest4.03 km
PangatiraNorth-West4.24 km
GarapalasuniNorth-East4.32 km
MahabirodSouth4.33 km
AndhariNorth5.91 km
JanguWest6.70 km
BiriboleiWest6.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dasipur

Dasipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Dasipur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dasipur is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dasipur

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

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

FAQs about Dasipur

Where is Dasipur located?

Dasipur village is located in Kankadahad Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dasipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dasipur is Dashipur.

What is the pincode of Dasipur?

The pincode of Dasipur is 759120.

What is the population of Dasipur?

Dasipur has a total population of 1,999, including 1,030 males and 969 females.

How many households are there in Dasipur?

There are 472 households in Dasipur.

What is the literacy rate in Dasipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dasipur is 63.63%. Male literacy is 72.23% and female literacy is 54.49%.