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

As per Census 2011, Deulakan village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 374 males and 316 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population690374316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885632
Scheduled Castes (SC)1317160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1276859
Literate Population361227134
Illiterate Population329147182

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DankarisahiSouth-West1.07 km
NayabagapatiaEast1.41 km
PatabaliSouth-West1.95 km
SainkulaNorth-West2.12 km
PaikalibagapatiaNorth-East2.50 km
OstapalNorth-East2.51 km
FulajharSouth-East2.78 km
AlekhapurEast2.85 km
GopapurEast2.97 km
NipaniaNorth2.98 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Deulakan

Where is Deulakan located?

Deulakan village is located in Dangadi Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deulakan?

The Gram Panchayat of Deulakan is Deulakana.

What is the pincode of Deulakan?

The pincode of Deulakan is 755020.

What is the population of Deulakan?

Deulakan has a total population of 690, including 374 males and 316 females.

How many households are there in Deulakan?

There are 172 households in Deulakan.

What is the literacy rate in Deulakan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deulakan is 52.32%. Male literacy is 60.70% and female literacy is 42.41%.