Daripal - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Daripal is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Udala and around 45 km from Baripada. Baradihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daripal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daripal is 391101. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 757085 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Daripal

According to the 2011 Census, Daripal village had a total population of 482 people, including 240 males and 242 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.70%, with male literacy at 67.16% and female literacy at 40.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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

Nearby Villages of Daripal

Daripal 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 Daripal

Daripal 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 116.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Daripal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Daripal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daripal

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

Health Facilities in Daripal

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

FAQs about Daripal