Dhemsa - Attabira, Bargarh

Dhemsa is a village situated in the Attabira tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attabira and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Janged serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhemsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhemsa is 380856. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 768027 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhemsa

As per Census 2011, Dhemsa village has a total population of 642 people, consisting of 323 males and 319 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 470 literate and 172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 236 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population642323319
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723636
Scheduled Castes (SC)244118126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)236116120
Literate Population470257213
Illiterate Population17266106

Nearby Villages of Dhemsa

Dhemsa 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JangodSouth2.70 km
SilatEast2.75 km
HaldiSouth-West2.97 km
KuketiraSouth-West3.75 km
PithaputalSouth4.37 km
TupaparaSouth4.77 km
AmlipaliSouth-West5.70 km
NuabatimundaNorth-East5.82 km
LarasaraSouth6.20 km
SinghpaliSouth6.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhemsa

Dhemsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Godbhaga, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Dhemsa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhemsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhemsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhemsa

Where is Dhemsa located?

Dhemsa village is located in Attabira Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhemsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhemsa is Janged.

What is the pincode of Dhemsa?

The pincode of Dhemsa is 768027.

What is the population of Dhemsa?

Dhemsa has a total population of 642, including 323 males and 319 females.

How many households are there in Dhemsa?

There are 155 households in Dhemsa.

What is the literacy rate in Dhemsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhemsa is 73.21%. Male literacy is 79.57% and female literacy is 66.77%.