Dahal - Narala, Kalahandi

Dahal is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahal is 422762. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dahal

According to the 2011 Census, Dahal village had a total population of 249 people, including 124 males and 125 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.41%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 68.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahal

Dahal 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 Dahal

Public transport in the Dahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Dahal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dahal is about 32 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 Dahal

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

Health Facilities in Dahal

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

FAQs about Dahal