Dangamara - Kantabanji, Balangir

Dangamara is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Buromal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangamara is 421202. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dangamara

According to the 2011 Census, Dangamara village had a total population of 826 people, including 411 males and 415 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.36%, with male literacy at 79.27% and female literacy at 59.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangamara

Dangamara 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 Dangamara

Public transport in the Dangamara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dangamara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dangamara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangamara

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

Health Facilities in Dangamara

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

FAQs about Dangamara