Dhumamal - Muribahal, Balangir

Dhumamal is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Saintala and around 75 km from Balangir. Badsaimara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumamal is 421034. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhumamal 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 Dhumamal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumamal village had a total population of 341 people, including 170 males and 171 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.01%, with male literacy at 65.54% and female literacy at 36.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumamal

Dhumamal 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 Dhumamal

Dhumamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dhumamal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhumamal is about 75 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 Dhumamal

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

Health Facilities in Dhumamal

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

FAQs about Dhumamal