Dalaguma - Kashipur, Rayagada

Dalaguma is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Adajore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalaguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalaguma is 425789. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Dalaguma

According to the 2011 Census, Dalaguma village had a total population of 235 people, including 99 males and 136 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,374 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.11%, with male literacy at 17.11% and female literacy at 15.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalaguma

Dalaguma 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 Dalaguma

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dalaguma. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dalaguma is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dalaguma is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalaguma

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

Health Facilities in Dalaguma

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

FAQs about Dalaguma