Dwargam - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Dwargam is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kaithada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwargam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwargam is 412805. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dwargam

According to the 2011 Census, Dwargam village had a total population of 872 people, including 441 males and 431 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.18%, with male literacy at 77.72% and female literacy at 52.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dwargam

Dwargam 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 Dwargam

Dwargam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Dwargam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dwargam is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwargam

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

Health Facilities in Dwargam

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

FAQs about Dwargam