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

As per Census 2011, Dandikia village has a total population of 610 people, consisting of 293 males and 317 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dandikia are given below:

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