Damapur - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Damapur is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Gurandi and around 26 km from Paralakhemundi. Ghorani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damapur is 414684. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Damapur

According to the 2011 Census, Damapur village had a total population of 73 people, including 33 males and 40 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,212 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.47%, with male literacy at 40.63% and female literacy at 61.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Damapur

Damapur 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 Damapur

Damapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Damapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Damapur 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 Damapur

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

Health Facilities in Damapur

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

FAQs about Damapur