Dengasil - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Dengasil is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Narayanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dengasil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dengasil is 425612. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dengasil 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 Dengasil

According to the 2011 Census, Dengasil village had a total population of 202 people, including 94 males and 108 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.15%, with male literacy at 49.35% and female literacy at 29.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Dengasil

Dengasil 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 Dengasil

Dengasil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dengasil is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dengasil is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dengasil

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

Health Facilities in Dengasil

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

FAQs about Dengasil