Dumermunda - Belpara, Balangir

Dumermunda is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghagurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumermunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumermunda is 420934. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Dumermunda 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 Dumermunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dumermunda village had a total population of 653 people, including 330 males and 323 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.31%, with male literacy at 59.49% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumermunda

Dumermunda 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 Dumermunda

Dumermunda 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 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dumermunda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dumermunda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumermunda

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

Health Facilities in Dumermunda

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

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