Dahijira - Kutra, Sundargarh

Dahijira is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kutra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahijira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahijira is 384155. The village covers a total geographical area of 986 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dahijira

According to the 2011 Census, Dahijira village had a total population of 2,355 people, including 1,199 males and 1,156 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.30%, with male literacy at 78.08% and female literacy at 66.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,083.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahijira

Dahijira 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 Dahijira

Dahijira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Dahijira is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dahijira 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 Dahijira

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

Health Facilities in Dahijira

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

FAQs about Dahijira