Diakana - Gania, Nayagarh
Diakana is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Chhamundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diakana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Diakana is 405342. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Diakana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daspalla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Diakana
Diakana 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bentapada | North-West | 0.87 km |
| Manibhadra | East | 1.16 km |
| Dankarisahi | South-East | 1.93 km |
| Iswarapur | North-West | 2.03 km |
| Sukat | North | 2.68 km |
| Mahanapada | South-West | 2.71 km |
| Ostia | South-East | 2.76 km |
| Saradhapur | North | 2.89 km |
| Baradiha | North-East | 2.91 km |
| Mahukana | South-West | 3.10 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Diakana
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Diakana. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Diakana is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Diakana is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Diakana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Diakana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Diakana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Diakana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Diakana
Where is Diakana located?
Diakana village is located in Gania Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Diakana?
The Gram Panchayat of Diakana is Chhamundia.
What is the pincode of Diakana?
The pincode of Diakana is 752085.