Dakshinadhamara - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Dakshinadhamara is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Bansada and around 70 km from Bhadrak. Dhamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshinadhamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshinadhamara is 395574. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 756129 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

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

Population of Dakshinadhamara

As per Census 2011, Dakshinadhamara village has a total population of 1,268 people, consisting of 673 males and 595 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 916 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,268673595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1498069
Scheduled Castes (SC)916471445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)55-
Literate Population951553398
Illiterate Population317120197

Nearby Villages of Dakshinadhamara

Dakshinadhamara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Small WheelerEast1.12 km
KhamarsahiNorth-East1.25 km
JharakataNorth2.00 km
RajarajeswarpalliWest2.62 km
JagulaNorth-East2.71 km
JayadurgapatanaEast2.75 km
PaikasahiNorth-East2.92 km
HarishpurNorth-West2.93 km
GovindpurNorth3.36 km
SailendrapalliNorth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshinadhamara

Dakshinadhamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Dakshinadhamara is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Dakshinadhamara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshinadhamara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dakshinadhamara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dakshinadhamara

Where is Dakshinadhamara located?

Dakshinadhamara village is located in Chandbali Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshinadhamara?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshinadhamara is Dhamara.

What is the pincode of Dakshinadhamara?

The pincode of Dakshinadhamara is 756129.

What is the population of Dakshinadhamara?

Dakshinadhamara has a total population of 1,268, including 673 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Dakshinadhamara?

There are 265 households in Dakshinadhamara.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshinadhamara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshinadhamara is 75.00%. Male literacy is 82.17% and female literacy is 66.89%.