Dhamanguda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Dhamanguda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Sindhikaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamanguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamanguda is 424192. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Dhamanguda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamanguda village had a total population of 889 people, including 424 males and 465 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.15%, with male literacy at 40.73% and female literacy at 24.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamanguda

Dhamanguda 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 Dhamanguda

Dhamanguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dhamanguda is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhamanguda is about 82 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 Dhamanguda

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

Health Facilities in Dhamanguda

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

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