Dhumapali - Saintala, Balangir

Dhumapali is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Budabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumapali is 421068. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Dhumapali

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumapali village had a total population of 641 people, including 336 males and 305 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 88.26% and female literacy at 64.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumapali

Dhumapali 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 Dhumapali

Dhumapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Dhumapali is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhumapali is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhumapali

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

Health Facilities in Dhumapali

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

FAQs about Dhumapali