Debkumar - Jaleswar, Balasore

Debkumar is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jaleswar and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Paschimbad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debkumar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debkumar is 391585. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Debkumar

As per Census 2011, Debkumar village has a total population of 4,334 people, consisting of 2,261 males and 2,073 females. The village has 933 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 584 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,796 literate and 1,538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Debkumar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Debkumar

Debkumar 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 Debkumar

Debkumar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Debkumar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Debkumar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debkumar

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

Health Facilities in Debkumar

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

FAQs about Debkumar