Damaka - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Damaka is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Tangi and around 26 km from Cuttack. Uchapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damaka is 399377. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Damaka

As per Census 2011, Damaka village has a total population of 1,239 people, consisting of 638 males and 601 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 314 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Damaka

Damaka 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 Damaka

Damaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Damaka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Damaka is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damaka

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

Health Facilities in Damaka

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

FAQs about Damaka