Dandikia - Phiringia, Kandhamal

Dandikia is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Taladandikia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandikia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandikia is 416463. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 762106 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Dandikia

According to the 2011 Census, Dandikia village had a total population of 610 people, including 293 males and 317 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.21%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 49.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 592.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandikia

Dandikia 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 Dandikia

Public transport in the Dandikia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Dandikia.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Dandikia is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Dandikia is about 42 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 Dandikia

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

Health Facilities in Dandikia

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

FAQs about Dandikia