Dalak - Begunia, Khordha

Dalak is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begunia and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Deuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalak is 407288. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dalak

As per Census 2011, Dalak village has a total population of 986 people, consisting of 517 males and 469 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 793 literate and 193 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population986517469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884741
Literate Population793444349
Illiterate Population19373120

Nearby Villages of Dalak

Dalak 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)
ParichhalWest1.30 km
GodaNorth-West1.96 km
MalipadaSouth-East2.10 km
GayabandhaSouth2.15 km
MadhapurNorth2.55 km
DangarapadaWest2.84 km
KalikaprasadWest2.90 km
NayakotSouth-West3.17 km
DamanbhuinSouth3.92 km
KiajhariEast3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dalak

Dalak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Dalak is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Dalak is about 20 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 Dalak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dalak

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dalak 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 Dalak

Where is Dalak located?

Dalak village is located in Begunia Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dalak?

The Gram Panchayat of Dalak is Deuli.

What is the pincode of Dalak?

The pincode of Dalak is 752062.

What is the population of Dalak?

Dalak has a total population of 986, including 517 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Dalak?

There are 180 households in Dalak.

What is the literacy rate in Dalak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalak is 80.43%. Male literacy is 85.88% and female literacy is 74.41%.