Kermeli - Sohela, Bargarh

Kermeli is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Tabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kermeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kermeli is 380287. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Bhatli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kermeli

According to the 2011 Census, Kermeli village had a total population of 767 people, including 397 males and 370 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.62%, with male literacy at 83.66% and female literacy at 67.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Kermeli is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Kermeli is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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