Dakadihi - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Dakadihi is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Anlajodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakadihi is 387552. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dakadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Dakadihi village had a total population of 543 people, including 281 males and 262 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.43%, with male literacy at 65.49% and female literacy at 37.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakadihi

Dakadihi 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 Dakadihi

Dakadihi 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 Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dakadihi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dakadihi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakadihi

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

Health Facilities in Dakadihi

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

FAQs about Dakadihi