Dasarathapur - Gunupur, Rayagada

Dasarathapur is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gothalapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasarathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasarathapur is 426804. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Dasarathapur 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 Dasarathapur

As per Census 2011, Dasarathapur village has a total population of 109 people, consisting of 58 males and 51 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 38 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dasarathapur

Dasarathapur 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 Dasarathapur

Dasarathapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Dasarathapur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dasarathapur is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasarathapur

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

Health Facilities in Dasarathapur

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

FAQs about Dasarathapur