Dahikoti - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Dahikoti is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Betanati and around 33 km from Baripada. Dahikoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahikoti is 390556. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 757100 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dahikoti 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 Dahikoti

According to the 2011 Census, Dahikoti village had a total population of 1,650 people, including 861 males and 789 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.37%, with male literacy at 74.83% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 673.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahikoti

Dahikoti 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 Dahikoti

Dahikoti 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 111.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dahikoti is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dahikoti is about 33 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 Dahikoti

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

Health Facilities in Dahikoti

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

FAQs about Dahikoti