Dakeipal - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Dakeipal is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Mahuldiha and around 180 km from Baripada. Taramara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakeipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakeipal is 391302. The village covers a total geographical area of 570 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Dakeipal

According to the 2011 Census, Dakeipal village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 527 males and 548 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.76%, with male literacy at 63.08% and female literacy at 43.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 918.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakeipal

Dakeipal 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 Dakeipal

Dakeipal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dakeipal is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dakeipal is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakeipal

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

Health Facilities in Dakeipal

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

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