Damodarchak - Bahanaga, Balasore
Damodarchak is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Soro and around 42 km from Baleshwar. Aruhabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damodarchak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damodarchak is 393942. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Damodarchak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Damodarchak
According to the 2011 Census, Damodarchak village had a total population of 81 people, including 41 males and 40 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.76%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 81.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81 | 41 | 40 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 59 | 32 | 27 |
| Illiterate Population | 22 | 9 | 13 |
Nearby Villages of Damodarchak
Damodarchak 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 Damodarchak
Public transport in the Damodarchak is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Damodarchak is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Damodarchak is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damodarchak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damodarchak 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 Damodarchak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damodarchak 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 Damodarchak
Where is Damodarchak located?
Damodarchak village is located in Bahanaga Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Damodarchak?
The Gram Panchayat of Damodarchak is Aruhabad.
What is the pincode of Damodarchak?
The pincode of Damodarchak is 756044.
What is the population of Damodarchak?
Damodarchak had a total population of 81, including 41 males and 40 females.
How many households are there in Damodarchak?
Damodarchak had 17 households.
What is the literacy rate in Damodarchak?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damodarchak was 86.76%. Male literacy was 91.43% and female literacy was 81.82%.