Kermela - Muribahal, Balangir
Kermela is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Titlagarh and around 95 km from Balangir. Haldi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kermela village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kermela is 421452. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Kermela 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.
Nearby Villages of Kermela
Kermela 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Karlabahali | South | 2.52 km |
| Tentelkhunti | South-East | 2.80 km |
| Karlapita | South-East | 2.97 km |
| Muribahal | North-West | 3.21 km |
| Ghantabahali | West | 3.53 km |
| Dangabanji | South-East | 4.57 km |
| Gambharikhol | North-West | 4.97 km |
| Dumerpara | West | 5.02 km |
| Barajura | North-West | 5.97 km |
| Katadungri | South-West | 6.18 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kermela
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kermela. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kermela is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kermela is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kermela
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kermela village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kermela
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kermela village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kermela
Where is Kermela located?
Kermela village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kermela?
The Gram Panchayat of Kermela is Haldi.
What is the pincode of Kermela?
The pincode of Kermela is 767033.