Dhamakata - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Dhamakata is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Lipinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamakata is 382177. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhamakata

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamakata village had a total population of 233 people, including 114 males and 119 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 82.69% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamakata

Dhamakata 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 Dhamakata

Dhamakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Dhamakata is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Dhamakata is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamakata

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

Health Facilities in Dhamakata

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

FAQs about Dhamakata