Dharampur - Remuna, Balasore

Dharampur is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Sahadevkhunta and around 5 km from Baleshwar. Dahapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampur is 392893. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 756003 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dharampur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampur village had a total population of 681 people, including 364 males and 317 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 46.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharampur

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

Dharampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikirapal Halt, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Dharampur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dharampur is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharampur

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

Health Facilities in Dharampur

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

FAQs about Dharampur