Dantilingi - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Dantilingi is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kandhakatipadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dantilingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantilingi is 425673. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Dantilingi 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 Dantilingi

According to the 2011 Census, Dantilingi village had a total population of 450 people, including 214 males and 236 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.08%, with male literacy at 50.28% and female literacy at 21.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantilingi

Dantilingi 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 Dantilingi

Dantilingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dantilingi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dantilingi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dantilingi

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

Health Facilities in Dantilingi

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

FAQs about Dantilingi