Dalajodi - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Dalajodi is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baddalima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalajodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalajodi is 387427. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dalajodi

As per Census 2011, Dalajodi village has a total population of 1,390 people, consisting of 696 males and 694 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 699 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,010 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,390696694
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221115106
Scheduled Castes (SC)974849
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,010497513
Literate Population699424275
Illiterate Population691272419

Nearby Villages of Dalajodi

Dalajodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamadihiNorth-West1.25 km
BadepatakaSouth-East1.65 km
BagedihiNorth-East1.88 km
NaranpurNorth-West2.27 km
BadadalimaSouth-West2.47 km
DharamdihiSouth2.71 km
JambaniNorth2.88 km
DebradihiNorth-West2.92 km
BadapalsaSouth-East3.03 km
MankididihiWest3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dalajodi

Dalajodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dalajodi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dalajodi is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalajodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dalajodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dalajodi

Where is Dalajodi located?

Dalajodi village is located in Tiring Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dalajodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dalajodi is Baddalima.

What is the pincode of Dalajodi?

The pincode of Dalajodi is 757053.

What is the population of Dalajodi?

Dalajodi has a total population of 1,390, including 696 males and 694 females.

How many households are there in Dalajodi?

There are 319 households in Dalajodi.

What is the literacy rate in Dalajodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalajodi is 50.29%. Male literacy is 60.92% and female literacy is 39.63%.