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

According to the 2011 Census, Dingara village had a total population of 626 people, including 292 males and 334 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.47%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 62.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

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