Dalkijharan - Lephripara, Sundargarh
Dalkijharan is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Gundiadihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalkijharan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalkijharan is 383676. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Dalkijharan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dalkijharan
As per Census 2011, Dalkijharan village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 256 males and 272 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 479 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dalkijharan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 528 | 256 | 272 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 91 | 45 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 479 | 234 | 245 |
| Literate Population | 218 | 123 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 310 | 133 | 177 |
Nearby Villages of Dalkijharan
Dalkijharan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dalkijharan
Public transport in the Dalkijharan is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Dalkijharan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dalkijharan is about 36 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 Dalkijharan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dalkijharan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dalkijharan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dalkijharan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dalkijharan
Where is Dalkijharan located?
Dalkijharan village is located in Lephripara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dalkijharan?
The Gram Panchayat of Dalkijharan is Gundiadihi.
What is the pincode of Dalkijharan?
The pincode of Dalkijharan is 770012.
What is the population of Dalkijharan?
Dalkijharan has a total population of 528, including 256 males and 272 females.
How many households are there in Dalkijharan?
There are 144 households in Dalkijharan.
What is the literacy rate in Dalkijharan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalkijharan is 41.29%. Male literacy is 48.05% and female literacy is 34.93%.