Daradipal - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Daradipal is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Ghasipura and around 17 km from Kendujhar. Daradipal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daradipal is 386937. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Daradipal

According to the 2011 Census, Daradipal village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 720 males and 680 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.82%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 80.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Daradipal

Daradipal 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 Daradipal

Daradipal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Daradipal is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Daradipal is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daradipal

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

Health Facilities in Daradipal

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

FAQs about Daradipal