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

As per Census 2011, Kermeli village has a total population of 767 people, consisting of 397 males and 370 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 286 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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