Dambasara - Gunupur, Rayagada

Dambasara is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dombosora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dambasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dambasara is 426749. The village covers a total geographical area of 990 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dambasara

According to the 2011 Census, Dambasara village had a total population of 2,891 people, including 1,168 males and 1,723 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 1,475 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.22%, with male literacy at 73.28% and female literacy at 63.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,445.

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

Nearby Villages of Dambasara

Dambasara 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 Dambasara

Dambasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Dambasara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dambasara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dambasara

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

Health Facilities in Dambasara

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

FAQs about Dambasara