Dandjamira - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Dandjamira is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Dandajamira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandjamira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandjamira is 384084. The village covers a total geographical area of 703 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Dandjamira

As per Census 2011, Dandjamira village has a total population of 1,383 people, consisting of 683 males and 700 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 912 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 719 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,383683700
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1486979
Scheduled Castes (SC)1437568
Scheduled Tribes (ST)719349370
Literate Population912507405
Illiterate Population471176295

Nearby Villages of Dandjamira

Dandjamira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JajpurSouth-West2.00 km
GargadbahalSouth2.53 km
GangajalSouth-East2.71 km
KusumdegaNorth2.75 km
UdaramaNorth-West2.82 km
JhantalbudSouth-West2.87 km
KhurapaliSouth-East3.67 km
KorongaEast3.68 km
KhuntmundaSouth-East4.03 km
TudalagaSouth4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dandjamira

Dandjamira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Dandjamira is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandjamira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dandjamira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dandjamira

Where is Dandjamira located?

Dandjamira village is located in Baragaon Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dandjamira?

The Gram Panchayat of Dandjamira is Dandajamira.

What is the pincode of Dandjamira?

The pincode of Dandjamira is 770018.

What is the population of Dandjamira?

Dandjamira has a total population of 1,383, including 683 males and 700 females.

How many households are there in Dandjamira?

There are 336 households in Dandjamira.

What is the literacy rate in Dandjamira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dandjamira is 65.94%. Male literacy is 74.23% and female literacy is 57.86%.