Daspur - Kanisi, Ganjam

Daspur is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Golanthara and around 33 km from Chatrapur. Kolathigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daspur is 412649. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 760003 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Daspur

As per Census 2011, Daspur village has a total population of 2,548 people, consisting of 1,207 males and 1,341 females. The village has 588 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,491 literate and 1,057 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Daspur

Daspur 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 Daspur

Daspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Daspur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Daspur is about 33 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 Daspur

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

Health Facilities in Daspur

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

FAQs about Daspur