Dangapathar - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Dangapathar is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Charamal and around 60 km from Sambalpur. Gadgadbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangapathar is 382338. The village covers a total geographical area of 737 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dangapathar 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 Dangapathar

As per Census 2011, Dangapathar village has a total population of 533 people, consisting of 243 males and 290 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,193 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangapathar

Dangapathar 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 Dangapathar

Dangapathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Dangapathar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Dangapathar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangapathar

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

Health Facilities in Dangapathar

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

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