Dampadar village, Kesinga block | Pincode 766101

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 Septembertoday
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUDHAMAYEE KUMAR

Contact: 99****7520

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LGD code: 422322
Pincode: 766101
Post office: Rupra Road
Population: 668
Households: 164
Literacy rate: 55.8%
Sex ratio: 942 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 189

Census 2011 · in context

How Dampadar compares

By population, Dampadar ranks #73 of 123 villages in Kesinga mandal.

Literacy rate

55.8%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Dampadar: 55.8%
Kesinga mandal: 56.4%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

942

−47 vs mandal average

Dampadar: 942
Kesinga mandal: 989

Household size

people per home

4.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Dampadar: 4.1
Kesinga mandal: 3.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dampadar at a glance

Dampadar is a village of 668 people in 164 households (Census 2011) in Kesinga block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 73rd-largest of 123 villages in Kesinga block. Literacy is 56%, about the same as the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 942 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766101, served by Rupra Road post office; the LGD village code is 422322. The sarpanch is SUDHAMAYEE KUMAR, and the village votes in Narla assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manorama Mohanty. The population is estimated at 788 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dampadar · this village	668	56%	—
Sripur · Kesinga	1,677	64%	—
Sinang · Narala	842	54%	—
Jodabandh · Kesinga	777	52%	—
Gigina · Narala	709	61%	—
Taparang · Kesinga	578	51%	—
Gidhamal · Kesinga	503	72%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dampadar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KESINGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Gigina
Total area (ha): 253
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 55.44

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Water supply timings, gram sabha dates, camps and drives — residents post them here and they expire on their own.

Key facts — Dampadar

LGD code: 422322
Pincode: 766101
Post office: Rupra Road
Population (Census 2011): 668
Population (projected 2026): 788
Households: 164
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 942
Literacy rate: 55.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narla
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manorama Mohanty
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUDHAMAYEE KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Kesinga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Dampadar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

668

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

788

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

164

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

193

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 668Census 2011
Households: 164Census 2011
Literacy rate: 55.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 942 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7882026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1932026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dampadar

What is the pincode of Dampadar?

The pincode of Dampadar, Kesinga block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766101. The post office is Rupra Road.

Which post office delivers to Dampadar?

Mail for Dampadar is delivered through Rupra Road post office, pincode 766101, in Kesinga block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dampadar located?

Dampadar is a village in Kesinga block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Dampadar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dampadar village has a population of 668 across 164 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dampadar?

The current sarpanch of Dampadar gram panchayat is SUDHAMAYEE KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dampadar in?

Dampadar falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dampadar in?

Dampadar falls under the Narla assembly constituency (AC #81) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Dampadar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dampadar village is 55.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Dampadar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dampadar village is 942 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dampadar?

The nearest health facility to Dampadar is Govt Hospital ,Risidha (~3.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dampadar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dampadar, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dampadar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dampadar village is 422322.

How big is Dampadar compared to other villages in Kesinga block?

Dampadar ranks 73 of 123 villages in Kesinga block by Census 2011 population (668 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dampadar?

Dampadar falls under Narla assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Manorama Mohanty (BJD).

Who is the MP for Dampadar?

Dampadar is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Dampadar in 2026?

Dampadar is estimated at 788 people in 2026, up about 18% from 668 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dampadar in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Dampadar in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dampadar?

SUDHAMAYEE KUMAR is the sarpanch of Dampadar gram panchayat, Kesinga block. See the sarpanch list of Kesinga block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)