Dambeda - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Dambeda is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Rairangpur and around 73 km from Baripada. Bijatala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dambeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dambeda is 388273. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dambeda

According to the 2011 Census, Dambeda village had a total population of 426 people, including 210 males and 216 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.77%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 48.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Dambeda

Dambeda 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 Dambeda

Dambeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dambeda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dambeda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dambeda

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

Health Facilities in Dambeda

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

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