Dumerbahal - Belpara, Balangir

Dumerbahal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghagurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumerbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumerbahal is 420902. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dumerbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Dumerbahal village had a total population of 489 people, including 223 males and 266 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.74%, with male literacy at 69.11% and female literacy at 42.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumerbahal

Dumerbahal 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 Dumerbahal

Dumerbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dumerbahal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dumerbahal is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumerbahal

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

Health Facilities in Dumerbahal

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

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