Dangarkarchi - Jeypore, Koraput

Dangarkarchi is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 53 km from Koraput. Ranigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangarkarchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangarkarchi is 428361. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dangarkarchi

According to the 2011 Census, Dangarkarchi village had a total population of 648 people, including 316 males and 332 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.88%, with male literacy at 40.24% and female literacy at 12.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangarkarchi

Dangarkarchi 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 Dangarkarchi

Public transport in the Dangarkarchi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Dangarkarchi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dangarkarchi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangarkarchi

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

Health Facilities in Dangarkarchi

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

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