Deulakan - Dangadi, Jajpur

Deulakan is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Tomka and around 62 km from Jajapur . Deulakana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deulakan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deulakan is 400477. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 755020 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Deulakan

According to the 2011 Census, Deulakan village had a total population of 690 people, including 374 males and 316 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.97%, with male literacy at 71.38% and female literacy at 47.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Deulakan

Deulakan 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 Deulakan

Deulakan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Deulakan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Deulakan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deulakan

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

Health Facilities in Deulakan

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

FAQs about Deulakan