Dasarajapur - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Dasarajapur is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Barakandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasarajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasarajapur is 397120. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dasarajapur

As per Census 2011, Dasarajapur village has a total population of 61 people, consisting of 30 males and 31 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 10 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dasarajapur

Dasarajapur 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 Dasarajapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dasarajapur. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Dasarajapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dasarajapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasarajapur

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

Health Facilities in Dasarajapur

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

FAQs about Dasarajapur