Dakabhata village, Ambadala block | Pincode 765021

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHANCHALA MAJHI

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LGD code: 424655
Pincode: 765021
Post office: Ambadola
Population: 166
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 39.2%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 79
Distance to district centre: 58 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 250 km
Distance to Kolkata: 590 km
Nearest railway station: Ambadala · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Hospital, Kakadamba · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dakabhata compares

By population, Dakabhata ranks #53 of 192 villages in Ambadala mandal.

Literacy rate

39.2%

+3.3% vs mandal average

Dakabhata: 39.2%
Ambadala mandal: 35.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−4 vs mandal average

Dakabhata: 1,000
Ambadala mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.2 vs mandal average

Dakabhata: 3.8
Ambadala mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dakabhata at a glance

Dakabhata is a village of 166 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 53rd-largest of 192 villages in Ambadala block. Literacy is 39%, 3 points above the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. It lies 58 km from the Rayagada district centre, 3 km from Ambadala railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765021, served by Ambadola post office; the LGD village code is 424655. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Hospital, Kakadamba, 4 km away. The sarpanch is CHANCHALA MAJHI. The population is estimated at 196 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dakabhata · this village	166	39%	—
Kadamaguda · Muniguda	267	29%	0.3 km NE
Kadamaguda · Muniguda	52	31%	0.3 km NE
Sangabalasa · Muniguda	258	21%	0.7 km NW
Dangubadi · Muniguda	539	51%	0.7 km N
Ladakachanchada · Ambadala	180	13%	0.9 km NE
Matedi · Muniguda	73	7%	1.5 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dakabhata

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 44
Distance to district HQ (km): 62
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Ambadola
Total area (ha): 38
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 25.05

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dakabhata

LGD code: 424655
Pincode: 765021
Post office: Ambadola
Population (Census 2011): 166
Population (projected 2026): 196
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 39.2%
Coordinates: 19.85653°N, 83.47312°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHANCHALA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Ambadala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Dakabhata — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

166

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

196

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 166Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1962026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Dakabhata

Mandal centre

Ambadala · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 58 km

≈ 1 h 59 min by car · 2 h 21 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar250 kmcapital
Kolkata590 km
Hyderabad593 km
Chennai827 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAmbadala3 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Hospital, Kakadamba4 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank32 km

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People often ask about Dakabhata

What is the pincode of Dakabhata?

The pincode of Dakabhata, Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765021. The post office is Ambadola.

Which post office delivers to Dakabhata?

Mail for Dakabhata is delivered through Ambadola post office, pincode 765021, in Ambadala block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dakabhata located?

Dakabhata is a village in Ambadala block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dakabhata as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dakabhata village has a population of 166 across 44 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dakabhata?

The current sarpanch of Dakabhata gram panchayat is CHANCHALA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dakabhata in?

Dakabhata falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dakabhata in?

Dakabhata falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dakabhata?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dakabhata village is 39.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Dakabhata?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dakabhata village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dakabhata?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dakabhata, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dakabhata from Rayagada district centre?

Dakabhata is approximately 58 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dakabhata?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dakabhata village is 424655.

How big is Dakabhata compared to other villages in Ambadala block?

Dakabhata ranks 53 of 192 villages in Ambadala block by Census 2011 population (166 residents).

How far is Dakabhata from Bhubaneswar?

Dakabhata is about 250 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 326 km.

How far is Dakabhata from Kolkata?

Dakabhata is about 590 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 767 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dakabhata?

Ambadala is the nearest railway station to Dakabhata, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dakabhata?

Govt Hospital, Kakadamba is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dakabhata, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dakabhata?

Union Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Dakabhata, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MP for Dakabhata?

Dakabhata is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Dakabhata in 2026?

Dakabhata is estimated at 196 people in 2026, up about 18% from 166 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dakabhata in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Dakabhata in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dakabhata?

CHANCHALA MAJHI is the sarpanch of Dakabhata gram panchayat, Ambadala block. See the sarpanch list of Ambadala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)