Dumbu - Balumath, Latehar

Dumbu is a village situated in the Balumath subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balumath and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Jhabar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumbu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumbu is 367374. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode. Balumat is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dumbu

According to the 2011 Census, Dumbu village had a total population of 776 people, including 397 males and 379 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.99%, with male literacy at 70.88% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumbu

Dumbu 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 Dumbu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dumbu. The nearest railway station is Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Dumbu is about 47 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 Dumbu

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

Health Facilities in Dumbu

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

FAQs about Dumbu