Desahi - Aali, Kendrapara

Desahi is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Desahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Desahi is 396084. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 755061 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Desahi

According to the 2011 Census, Desahi village had a total population of 2,217 people, including 1,081 males and 1,136 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 69.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Desahi

Desahi 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 Desahi

Desahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Desahi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Desahi is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Desahi

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

Health Facilities in Desahi

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

FAQs about Desahi