Dangari Guda - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Dangari Guda is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rangalipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangari Guda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangari Guda is 424026. The village covers a total geographical area of 496 hectares and falls under the 766028 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dangari Guda

According to the 2011 Census, Dangari Guda village had a total population of 1,493 people, including 736 males and 757 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.28%, with male literacy at 75.51% and female literacy at 43.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 652.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangari Guda

Dangari Guda 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 Dangari Guda

Dangari Guda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dangari Guda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dangari Guda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangari Guda

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

Health Facilities in Dangari Guda

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

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