Dhamankata Village - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Dhamankata is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Narala and around 45 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamankata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamankata is 422784. The village covers a total geographical area of 493 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhamankata 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 Dhamankata

As per Census 2011, Dhamankata village has a total population of 135 people, consisting of 65 males and 70 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 47 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamankata

Dhamankata 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 Dhamankata

Dhamankata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Dhamankata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhamankata is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamankata

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

Health Facilities in Dhamankata

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

FAQs about Dhamankata