Dhumapali - Bijepur, Bargarh

Dhumapali is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. T.gendapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumapali is 380370. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Bijepur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhumapali

As per Census 2011, Dhumapali village has a total population of 887 people, consisting of 430 males and 457 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Dhumapali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Dhumapali is about 36 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