Dabba - Nandapur, Koraput

Dabba is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kasandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dabba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabba is 429945. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dabba

As per Census 2011, Dabba village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 167 males and 181 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 68 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabba

Dabba 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 Dabba

Dabba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Dabba is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dabba is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabba

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

Health Facilities in Dabba

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

FAQs about Dabba