Dasamantapur - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Dasamantapur is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dasmanthpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasamantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasamantapur is 428442. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dasamantapur 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 Dasamantapur

As per Census 2011, Dasamantapur village has a total population of 2,138 people, consisting of 1,083 males and 1,055 females. The village has 573 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,363 literate and 775 illiterate residents. Additionally, 659 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 408 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dasamantapur

Dasamantapur 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 Dasamantapur

Dasamantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Dasamantapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dasamantapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasamantapur

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

Health Facilities in Dasamantapur

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

FAQs about Dasamantapur