Dakapala - G.Udayagiri, Kandhamal

Dakapala is a village situated in the G.Udayagiri tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in G.udayagiri and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Raikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakapala is 415828. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 762100 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dakapala

According to the 2011 Census, Dakapala village had a total population of 440 people, including 229 males and 211 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.75%, with male literacy at 81.08% and female literacy at 58.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakapala

Dakapala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dakapala

Dakapala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Dakapala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Dakapala is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakapala

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

Health Facilities in Dakapala

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

FAQs about Dakapala