Dakapanga - Raikia, Kandhamal

Dakapanga is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakapanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakapanga is 417635. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Dakapanga 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 Dakapanga

According to the 2011 Census, Dakapanga village had a total population of 170 people, including 68 males and 102 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakapanga

Dakapanga 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 Dakapanga

Public transport in the Dakapanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Dakapanga is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Dakapanga is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakapanga

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

Health Facilities in Dakapanga

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

FAQs about Dakapanga