Dihakatina - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Dihakatina is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Sainkul and around 105 km from Kendujhar. Saladei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihakatina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihakatina is 387347. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Dihakatina 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 Dihakatina

As per Census 2011, Dihakatina village has a total population of 125 people, consisting of 64 males and 61 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 111 literate and 14 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihakatina

Dihakatina 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 Dihakatina

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dihakatina. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Dihakatina is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Dihakatina is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihakatina

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

Health Facilities in Dihakatina

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

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