Dia - Tangi, Khordha

Dia is a village situated in the Tangi tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Nirakarpur and around 29 km from Khordha . Dia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dia is 408013. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 751019 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dia

According to the 2011 Census, Dia village had a total population of 2,066 people, including 1,049 males and 1,017 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.96%, with male literacy at 92.73% and female literacy at 78.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Dia

Dia 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 Dia

Dia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Dia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Dia is about 29 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 Dia

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

Health Facilities in Dia

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

FAQs about Dia