Dengabadi - Buguda, Ganjam

Dengabadi is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Takarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dengabadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dengabadi is 410398. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dengabadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dengabadi village had a total population of 502 people, including 251 males and 251 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 63.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Dengabadi

Dengabadi 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 Dengabadi

Dengabadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Dengabadi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dengabadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dengabadi

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

Health Facilities in Dengabadi

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

FAQs about Dengabadi