Dayaposi - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Dayaposi is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Jashipur and around 113 km from Baripada. Niunty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dayaposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dayaposi is 388423. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dayaposi

As per Census 2011, Dayaposi village has a total population of 714 people, consisting of 355 males and 359 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 563 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dayaposi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population714355359
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1086147
Scheduled Castes (SC)1175859
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563283280
Literate Population321187134
Illiterate Population393168225

Nearby Villages of Dayaposi

Dayaposi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NiuntyWest0.97 km
NaanaSouth-East1.39 km
ChamarasahiNorth-West2.03 km
BalanapasiWest2.31 km
BudhipathillEast2.31 km
TingiriaSouth2.45 km
JhadbedaNorth2.63 km
PuruniaSouth-West2.85 km
DhangidiposiSouth-West3.07 km
GobardhansahiNorth-West3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dayaposi

Dayaposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dayaposi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dayaposi is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dayaposi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dayaposi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dayaposi

Where is Dayaposi located?

Dayaposi village is located in Raruan Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dayaposi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dayaposi is Niunty.

What is the pincode of Dayaposi?

The pincode of Dayaposi is 757034.

What is the population of Dayaposi?

Dayaposi has a total population of 714, including 355 males and 359 females.

How many households are there in Dayaposi?

There are 152 households in Dayaposi.

What is the literacy rate in Dayaposi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dayaposi is 44.96%. Male literacy is 52.68% and female literacy is 37.33%.