Kumari - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Kumari is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Dharmasala and around 40 km from Jajapur . Kumari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumari is 401175. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 755050 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kumari

According to the 2011 Census, Kumari village had a total population of 1,547 people, including 786 males and 761 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.34%, with male literacy at 98.75% and female literacy at 91.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kumari

Kumari 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 Kumari

Kumari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kumari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kumari is about 40 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 Kumari

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

Health Facilities in Kumari

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

FAQs about Kumari