Didimal - Ulunda, Sonepur

Didimal is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Ulunda and around 18 km from Subarnapur. Panchamahala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Didimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Didimal is 419203. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Didimal

As per Census 2011, Didimal village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 157 males and 179 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 1,140 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 223 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population336157179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411922
Scheduled Castes (SC)1687197
Literate Population223112111
Illiterate Population1134568

Nearby Villages of Didimal

Didimal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JagannathpaliEast1.53 km
PipalkudaNorth1.61 km
PandakitalSouth-West2.11 km
LambakaniEast2.19 km
BarigaonSouth-East2.93 km
GhodadharSouth-West2.97 km
DhuldhulaEast3.00 km
KartangWest3.09 km
BalbasapurEast3.28 km
JharpadaSouth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Didimal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Didimal. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Didimal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Didimal is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Didimal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Didimal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Didimal

Where is Didimal located?

Didimal village is located in Ulunda Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Didimal?

The Gram Panchayat of Didimal is Panchamahala.

What is the pincode of Didimal?

The pincode of Didimal is 767062.

What is the population of Didimal?

Didimal has a total population of 336, including 157 males and 179 females.

How many households are there in Didimal?

There are 71 households in Didimal.

What is the literacy rate in Didimal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Didimal is 66.37%. Male literacy is 71.34% and female literacy is 62.01%.