Daspur - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Daspur is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Daspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daspur is 423892. The village covers a total geographical area of 872 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Daspur

According to the 2011 Census, Daspur village had a total population of 2,754 people, including 1,404 males and 1,350 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 74.26% and female literacy at 50.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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

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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Daspur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Daspur 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 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