Dingara - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Dingara is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Barsahi and around 40 km from Baripada. Joginuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dingara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dingara is 390694. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Dingara

As per Census 2011, Dingara village has a total population of 626 people, consisting of 292 males and 334 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,143 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 565 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dingara

Dingara 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 Dingara

Dingara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dingara is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dingara is about 40 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 Dingara

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

Health Facilities in Dingara

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

FAQs about Dingara