Dantamura - Rengali, Sambalpur

Dantamura is a village situated in the Rengali tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Thelkoloi and around 46 km from Sambalpur. Khinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dantamura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantamura is 381673. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 768212 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dantamura

According to the 2011 Census, Dantamura village had a total population of 425 people, including 230 males and 195 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 68.81% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantamura

Dantamura 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 Dantamura

Dantamura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Dantamura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Dantamura is about 46 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 Dantamura

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

Health Facilities in Dantamura

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

FAQs about Dantamura