Dalki - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Dalki is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Gorumahisani and around 73 km from Baripada. Luhasila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalki is 387787. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dalki

According to the 2011 Census, Dalki village had a total population of 623 people, including 260 males and 363 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,396 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 84.11% and female literacy at 63.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalki

Dalki 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 Dalki

Dalki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dalki is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dalki is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalki

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

Health Facilities in Dalki

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

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