Damapanga - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Damapanga is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Salaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damapanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damapanga is 416514. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.
Damapanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baliguda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Damapanga
According to the 2011 Census, Damapanga village had a total population of 39 people, including 20 males and 19 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.47%, with male literacy at 41.18% and female literacy at 11.76%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 30 | 13 | 17 |
Nearby Villages of Damapanga
Damapanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Damapanga
Damapanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Damapanga is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Damapanga is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damapanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damapanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Damapanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damapanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Damapanga
Where is Damapanga located?
Damapanga village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Damapanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Damapanga is Salaguda.
What is the pincode of Damapanga?
The pincode of Damapanga is 762110.
What is the population of Damapanga?
Damapanga had a total population of 39, including 20 males and 19 females.
How many households are there in Damapanga?
Damapanga had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Damapanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damapanga was 26.47%. Male literacy was 41.18% and female literacy was 11.76%.