Damadua - Mohana, Gajapati

Damadua is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Adva and around 104 km from Paralakhemundi. Damadua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damadua is 413507. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Damadua

As per Census 2011, Damadua village has a total population of 1,345 people, consisting of 667 males and 678 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 654 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 886 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Damadua

Damadua 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 Damadua

Damadua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Damadua is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Damadua is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damadua

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

Health Facilities in Damadua

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

FAQs about Damadua