Dareikala - Banei, Sundargarh

Dareikala is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 177 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kendrikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dareikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dareikala is 385154. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Dareikala

According to the 2011 Census, Dareikala village had a total population of 543 people, including 268 males and 275 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.29%, with male literacy at 90.18% and female literacy at 73.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Dareikala

Dareikala 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 Dareikala

Dareikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Dareikala is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dareikala is about 177 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dareikala

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

Health Facilities in Dareikala

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

FAQs about Dareikala