Dalamkucha - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Dalamkucha is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kudheikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalamkucha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalamkucha is 384889. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Dalamkucha 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 Dalamkucha

According to the 2011 Census, Dalamkucha village had a total population of 398 people, including 214 males and 184 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.66%, with male literacy at 66.28% and female literacy at 43.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalamkucha

Dalamkucha 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 Dalamkucha

Public transport in the Dalamkucha 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 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Dalamkucha is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dalamkucha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalamkucha

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

Health Facilities in Dalamkucha

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

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