Dalakasoti - Balipatna, Khordha

Dalakasoti is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kurunjipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalakasoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalakasoti is 407684. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dalakasoti

As per Census 2011, Dalakasoti village has a total population of 466 people, consisting of 235 males and 231 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalakasoti

Dalakasoti 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 Dalakasoti

Dalakasoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Dalakasoti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Dalakasoti is about 27 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 Dalakasoti

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

Health Facilities in Dalakasoti

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

FAQs about Dalakasoti