Dasharathipur - Patana, Keonjhar

Dasharathipur is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Turumunga and around 18 km from Kendujhar. Baunsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasharathipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasharathipur is 385696. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 758032 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dasharathipur

As per Census 2011, Dasharathipur village has a total population of 915 people, consisting of 457 males and 458 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 304 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population915457458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457471
Scheduled Castes (SC)1095059
Scheduled Tribes (ST)304157147
Literate Population502285217
Illiterate Population413172241

Nearby Villages of Dasharathipur

Dasharathipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BandhanaharaNorth-East1.68 km
Sabak DhanurjaypurNorth-West1.84 km
BaliapasiEast1.84 km
RengalabedaSouth2.15 km
SilitiaWest2.58 km
TentulikhuntiNorth-East2.83 km
SarasingaNorth3.02 km
AngikalaSouth-East3.09 km
BaunsuliSouth-West3.38 km
DhanurjaypurSouth3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dasharathipur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dasharathipur. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Dasharathipur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Dasharathipur is about 18 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 Dasharathipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dasharathipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dasharathipur

Where is Dasharathipur located?

Dasharathipur village is located in Patana Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dasharathipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dasharathipur is Baunsuli.

What is the pincode of Dasharathipur?

The pincode of Dasharathipur is 758032.

What is the population of Dasharathipur?

Dasharathipur has a total population of 915, including 457 males and 458 females.

How many households are there in Dasharathipur?

There are 210 households in Dasharathipur.

What is the literacy rate in Dasharathipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dasharathipur is 54.86%. Male literacy is 62.36% and female literacy is 47.38%.