Dakhinsul - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Dakhinsul is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Jharpokharia and around 65 km from Baripada. Bagbuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakhinsul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakhinsul is 387873. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Dakhinsul 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 Dakhinsul

As per Census 2011, Dakhinsul village has a total population of 59 people, consisting of 24 males and 35 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,458 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16 literate and 43 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakhinsul

Dakhinsul 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 Dakhinsul

Public transport in the Dakhinsul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dakhinsul is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dakhinsul is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakhinsul

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

Health Facilities in Dakhinsul

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

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