Dauni - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Dauni is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Nuagaon and around 77 km from Chatrapur. Gaudagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dauni is 413019. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 761011 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dauni 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 Dauni

As per Census 2011, Dauni village has a total population of 2,004 people, consisting of 1,026 males and 978 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,182 literate and 822 illiterate residents. Additionally, 443 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dauni

Dauni 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 Dauni

Dauni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Dauni is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dauni is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dauni

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

Health Facilities in Dauni

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

FAQs about Dauni