Kermeli - Saintala, Balangir

Kermeli is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kermeli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kermeli is 421075. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kermeli 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 Kermeli

According to the 2011 Census, Kermeli village had a total population of 482 people, including 243 males and 239 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.38%, with male literacy at 75.12% and female literacy at 55.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Kermeli

Kermeli 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 Kermeli

Kermeli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kermeli is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kermeli is about 35 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 Kermeli

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

Health Facilities in Kermeli

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

FAQs about Kermeli