Dhama

Dhama is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Dhama village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Dhama unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Dhama’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 Dhama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhama is 382251. The village spans a total geographical area of 272 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768113. Sambalpur is nearest town to Dhama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhama 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 Dhama

Population of Dhama

According to the 2011 Census, Dhama has a total population of about 2,247, with approximately 1,149 males and 1,098 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 227 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,078 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 272. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.08%, with male literacy at about 81.29% and female literacy near 64.48%. There are around 523 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhama

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

Nearby Villages of Dhama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhama