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

As per Census 2011, Damanga village has a total population of 474 people, consisting of 239 males and 235 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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