Dasamantapur - Gunupur, Rayagada

Dasamantapur is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sirijholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasamantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasamantapur is 426784. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 764062 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dasamantapur 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 Dasamantapur

As per Census 2011, Dasamantapur village has a total population of 546 people, consisting of 279 males and 267 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dasamantapur

Dasamantapur 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 Dasamantapur

Dasamantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Dasamantapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dasamantapur is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasamantapur

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

Health Facilities in Dasamantapur

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

FAQs about Dasamantapur