Damadihi - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Damadihi is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baddalima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damadihi is 387426. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Damadihi 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 Damadihi

As per Census 2011, Damadihi village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 152 males and 151 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population303152151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422715
Scheduled Tribes (ST)293146147
Literate Population1539954
Illiterate Population1505397

Nearby Villages of Damadihi

Damadihi 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)
DalajodiSouth-East1.25 km
NaranpurNorth1.58 km
DebradihiNorth-West1.70 km
MankididihiWest1.92 km
BadadalimaSouth-West2.12 km
BagedihiEast2.66 km
SingidiNorth2.86 km
BadepatakaSouth-East2.89 km
JambaniNorth-East2.97 km
JanghiaWest3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damadihi

Damadihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Rairangpur to Damadihi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Damadihi is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damadihi

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

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

Health Facilities in Damadihi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Damadihi

Where is Damadihi located?

Damadihi village is located in Tiring Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damadihi?

The Gram Panchayat of Damadihi is Baddalima.

What is the pincode of Damadihi?

The pincode of Damadihi is 757053.

What is the population of Damadihi?

Damadihi has a total population of 303, including 152 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Damadihi?

There are 67 households in Damadihi.

What is the literacy rate in Damadihi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damadihi is 50.50%. Male literacy is 65.13% and female literacy is 35.76%.