Dhamandanga - Kantabanji, Balangir

Dhamandanga is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhamandanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamandanga is 421210. The village covers a total geographical area of 653 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dhamandanga 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 Dhamandanga

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamandanga village had a total population of 1,572 people, including 756 males and 816 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.63%, with male literacy at 61.94% and female literacy at 34.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 511, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 779.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamandanga

Dhamandanga 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 Dhamandanga

Dhamandanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dhamandanga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhamandanga is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamandanga

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

Health Facilities in Dhamandanga

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

FAQs about Dhamandanga