Dalgan - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Dalgan is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Suliapada and around 30 km from Baripada. Chadheigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalgan is 389937. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dalgan

According to the 2011 Census, Dalgan village had a total population of 559 people, including 279 males and 280 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.02%, with male literacy at 72.65% and female literacy at 45.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalgan

Dalgan 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 Dalgan

Dalgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dalgan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dalgan is about 30 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 Dalgan

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

Health Facilities in Dalgan

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

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