Dakhinapur

Dakhinapur is a village located in Brahmapur Sadar tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Brahmapur Sadar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Dakhinapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Dakhinapur unique in its vibrant Brahmapur Sadar-Ganjam region. You’ll see Dakhinapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dakhinapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dakhinapur is 412577. The village spans a total geographical area of 198 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 760002. Brahmapur is nearest town to Dakhinapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dakhinapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dakhinapur

Population of Dakhinapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakhinapur has a total population of about 1,852, with approximately 968 males and 884 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 187 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 366 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.84%, with male literacy at about 78.31% and female literacy near 66.86%. There are around 375 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dakhinapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dakhinapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dakhinapur. As per the 2011 stats, Dakhinapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dakhinapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Dakhinapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dakhinapur.

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