Daduan - Barbil, Keonjhar

Daduan is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Joda and around 75 km from Kendujhar. Birikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daduan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daduan is 385326. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 758038 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Daduan

According to the 2011 Census, Daduan village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 851 males and 867 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.32%, with male literacy at 66.37% and female literacy at 36.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Daduan

Daduan 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 Daduan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Daduan. The nearest railway station is Joda Block Cabin, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Daduan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Daduan is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daduan

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

Health Facilities in Daduan

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

FAQs about Daduan