Dumadangar - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Dumadangar is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Garidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumadangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumadangar is 428698. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Dumadangar

According to the 2011 Census, Dumadangar village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 554 males and 564 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.28%, with male literacy at 45.71% and female literacy at 23.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 807.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumadangar

Dumadangar 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 Dumadangar

Dumadangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Dumadangar is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dumadangar 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 Dumadangar

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

Health Facilities in Dumadangar

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

FAQs about Dumadangar