Damanga - Nandapur, Koraput

Damanga is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Padua and around 80 km from Koraput. Golluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damanga is 429713. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Damanga 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 Damanga

According to the 2011 Census, Damanga village had a total population of 474 people, including 239 males and 235 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.72%, with male literacy at 44.79% and female literacy at 13.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Damanga

Damanga 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 Damanga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Damanga. The nearest railway station is Padua, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Damanga is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Damanga is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damanga

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

Health Facilities in Damanga

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

FAQs about Damanga