Damdar - Kishorenagar, Angul

Damdar is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kishorenagar and around 92 km from Anugul . Himitira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damdar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damdar is 404727. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Damdar

As per Census 2011, Damdar village has a total population of 196 people, consisting of 98 males and 98 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 34 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Damdar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Damdar

Damdar 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 Damdar

Public transport in the Damdar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Damdar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Damdar is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damdar

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

Health Facilities in Damdar

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

FAQs about Damdar