Damba - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Damba is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from R.udaygiri and around 60 km from Paralakhemundi. Randiva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damba is 414176. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Damba 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 Damba

As per Census 2011, Damba village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 219 males and 227 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Damba

Damba 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 Damba

Public transport in the Damba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Damba is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Damba is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damba

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

Health Facilities in Damba

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

FAQs about Damba