Dharampura - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Dharampura is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Mahabilla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampura is 389889. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 757084 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dharampura

As per Census 2011, Dharampura village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 497 males and 483 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 607 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population980497483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1126052
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266660
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231119112
Literate Population607352255
Illiterate Population373145228

Nearby Villages of Dharampura

Dharampura 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakapurSouth1.11 km
BhuskundaNorth-East1.15 km
JurkaSouth-West1.84 km
LankadihaEast1.98 km
PaktiaSouth-East2.05 km
KeutunimariEast2.06 km
BilashNorth2.17 km
GendakhalWest2.42 km
BariNorth-East2.45 km
PandusoleNorth2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharampura

Dharampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dharampura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dharampura is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharampura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dharampura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dharampura

Where is Dharampura located?

Dharampura village is located in Suliapada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharampura?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharampura is Mahabilla.

What is the pincode of Dharampura?

The pincode of Dharampura is 757084.

What is the population of Dharampura?

Dharampura has a total population of 980, including 497 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Dharampura?

There are 241 households in Dharampura.

What is the literacy rate in Dharampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharampura is 61.94%. Male literacy is 70.82% and female literacy is 52.80%.