Dambadiha - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Dambadiha is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from R.udaygiri and around 80 km from Paralakhemundi. Abarsing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dambadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dambadiha is 414085. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Dambadiha 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 Dambadiha

As per Census 2011, Dambadiha village has a total population of 335 people, consisting of 172 males and 163 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 97 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dambadiha

Dambadiha 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 Dambadiha

Dambadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Dambadiha is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Dambadiha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dambadiha

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

Health Facilities in Dambadiha

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

FAQs about Dambadiha