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

According to the 2011 Census, Dangapathar village had a total population of 533 people, including 243 males and 290 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 87.44% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

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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