Dhumsu - Kantabanji, Balangir

Dhumsu is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chaulsukha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumsu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumsu is 421206. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dhumsu

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumsu village had a total population of 854 people, including 428 males and 426 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.60%, with male literacy at 63.29% and female literacy at 27.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 597.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumsu

Dhumsu 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 Dhumsu

Public transport in the Dhumsu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dhumsu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhumsu is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhumsu

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

Health Facilities in Dhumsu

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

FAQs about Dhumsu