Dakhinapur - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Dakhinapur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gokharanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakhinapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakhinapur is 412773. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dakhinapur

As per Census 2011, Dakhinapur village has a total population of 459 people, consisting of 232 males and 227 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 258 literate and 201 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakhinapur

Dakhinapur 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 Dakhinapur

Dakhinapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Dakhinapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dakhinapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakhinapur

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

Health Facilities in Dakhinapur

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

FAQs about Dakhinapur