Daunikila - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Daunikila is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 189 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daunikila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daunikila is 389051. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Daunikila 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 Daunikila

According to the 2011 Census, Daunikila village had a total population of 445 people, including 209 males and 236 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.06%, with male literacy at 38.86% and female literacy at 35.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Daunikila

Daunikila 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 Daunikila

Daunikila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Daunikila is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Daunikila is about 189 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daunikila

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

Health Facilities in Daunikila

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

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