Hazaridanga - Bishamakatak, Rayagada
Hazaridanga is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Hajaridang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hazaridanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hazaridanga is 425354. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Hazaridanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Hazaridanga
According to the 2011 Census, Hazaridanga village had a total population of 447 people, including 223 males and 224 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.53%, with male literacy at 78.53% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 447 | 223 | 224 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 32 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 157 | 70 | 87 |
| Literate Population | 262 | 150 | 112 |
| Illiterate Population | 185 | 73 | 112 |
Nearby Villages of Hazaridanga
Hazaridanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Hazaridanga
Public transport in the Hazaridanga is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Hazaridanga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Hazaridanga is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Hazaridanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hazaridanga 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Hazaridanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hazaridanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Hazaridanga
Where is Hazaridanga located?
Hazaridanga village is located in Bishamakatak Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hazaridanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Hazaridanga is Hajaridang.
What is the pincode of Hazaridanga?
The pincode of Hazaridanga is 765019.
What is the population of Hazaridanga?
Hazaridanga had a total population of 447, including 223 males and 224 females.
How many households are there in Hazaridanga?
Hazaridanga had 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Hazaridanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hazaridanga was 67.53%. Male literacy was 78.53% and female literacy was 56.85%.