Dumali - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dumali is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Dumali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumali is 447874. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.91 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dumali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dumali

According to the 2011 Census, Dumali village had a total population of 1,132 people, including 526 males and 606 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 63.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 567.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumali

Dumali 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 Dumali

Dumali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Dumali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumali

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

Health Facilities in Dumali

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

FAQs about Dumali