Dashpur

Dashpur is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Huma is the gram panchayat of Dashpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Dashpur unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Dashpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dashpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dashpur is 382242. The village spans a total geographical area of 137 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Dashpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dashpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dashpur

Population of Dashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dashpur has a total population of about 540, with approximately 277 males and 263 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 230 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 202. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.89%, with male literacy at about 70.40% and female literacy near 57.03%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dashpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dashpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dashpur. As per the 2011 stats, Dashpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dashpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Dashpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dashpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dashpur