Dalabad - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Dalabad is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Chandan Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalabad is 396296. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 754217 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dalabad

According to the 2011 Census, Dalabad village had a total population of 823 people, including 403 males and 420 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.36%, with male literacy at 89.28% and female literacy at 72.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalabad

Dalabad 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 Dalabad

Dalabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Dalabad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dalabad is about 35 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 Dalabad

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

Health Facilities in Dalabad

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

FAQs about Dalabad