Dalgaon - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Dalgaon is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Banaharapali and around 40 km from Jharsuguda. Dalagoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalgaon is 381051. The village covers a total geographical area of 496 hectares and falls under the 768211 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dalgaon

As per Census 2011, Dalgaon village has a total population of 1,959 people, consisting of 978 males and 981 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,364 literate and 595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 452 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 998 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalgaon

Dalgaon 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 Dalgaon

Dalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lajkura Cabin, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Dalgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Dalgaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Dalgaon

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

FAQs about Dalgaon