Dahaja - Sonapur, Sonepur

Dahaja is a village situated in the Sonapur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Sonapur and around 10 km from Subarnapur. Hardokhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahaja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahaja is 419590. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 767017 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dahaja

As per Census 2011, Dahaja village has a total population of 122 people, consisting of 63 males and 59 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 68 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dahaja are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dahaja

Dahaja 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 Dahaja

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dahaja. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Dahaja is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Dahaja is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahaja

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

Health Facilities in Dahaja

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

FAQs about Dahaja