Diliganj - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Diliganj is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Mahuldiha and around 120 km from Baripada. Champajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diliganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diliganj is 391291. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Diliganj 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 Diliganj

As per Census 2011, Diliganj village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 311 males and 272 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 483 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Diliganj

Diliganj 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 Diliganj

Diliganj 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 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Diliganj is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Diliganj is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diliganj

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

Health Facilities in Diliganj

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

FAQs about Diliganj