Damput - Machh Kund, Koraput
Damput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jalahanjar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damput village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damput is 429506. The village covers a total geographical area of 13 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.
Damput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Damput
Damput 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kakalpada | South-West | 0.50 km |
| Silpada | North-West | 0.78 km |
| Podapadar | West | 0.83 km |
| Kodri | North-East | 1.04 km |
| Parting | South-West | 1.33 km |
| Pipalaput | South | 1.60 km |
| Majhaput | South-West | 1.91 km |
| Limaput | North-East | 1.96 km |
| Tukum | South-West | 2.67 km |
| Kana | South-East | 2.70 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Damput
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Damput. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Damput is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Damput is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damput
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damput village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Damput
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damput village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Damput
Where is Damput located?
Damput village is located in Machh Kund Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Damput?
The Gram Panchayat of Damput is Jalahanjar.
What is the pincode of Damput?
The pincode of Damput is 764040.