Dedar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Dedar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dedarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dedar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedar is 423770. The village covers a total geographical area of 789 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dedar 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 Dedar

According to the 2011 Census, Dedar village had a total population of 1,704 people, including 842 males and 862 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.42%, with male literacy at 59.49% and female literacy at 34.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,257.

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

Nearby Villages of Dedar

Dedar 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 Dedar

Dedar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dedar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dedar is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dedar

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

Health Facilities in Dedar

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

FAQs about Dedar