Dakhaman - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Dakhaman is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chuhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakhaman is 389796. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dakhaman 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 Dakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Dakhaman village had a total population of 133 people, including 61 males and 72 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,180 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.31%, with male literacy at 62.00% and female literacy at 48.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakhaman

Dakhaman 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 Dakhaman

Public transport in the Dakhaman is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dakhaman is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dakhaman is about 32 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 Dakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Dakhaman

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

FAQs about Dakhaman