Dabjharan - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Dabjharan is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Matigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dabjharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabjharan is 423736. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dabjharan

According to the 2011 Census, Dabjharan village had a total population of 784 people, including 379 males and 405 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.54%, with male literacy at 82.46% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabjharan

Dabjharan 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 Dabjharan

Dabjharan 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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dabjharan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dabjharan is about 34 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 Dabjharan

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

Health Facilities in Dabjharan

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

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