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

According to the 2011 Census, Damadihi village had a total population of 303 people, including 152 males and 151 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.62%, with male literacy at 79.20% and female literacy at 39.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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