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

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampura village had a total population of 980 people, including 497 males and 483 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 80.55% and female literacy at 59.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Category Total Male Female
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 had a total population of 980, including 497 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Dharampura?

Dharampura had 241 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharampura was 69.93%. Male literacy was 80.55% and female literacy was 59.16%.