Ghumer - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Ghumer is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad Ghumer serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghumer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghumer is 423979. The village covers a total geographical area of 820 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghumer

According to the 2011 Census, Ghumer village had a total population of 3,421 people, including 1,760 males and 1,661 females, living in 848 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.78%, with male literacy at 71.17% and female literacy at 37.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 751, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghumer

Ghumer 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 Ghumer

Ghumer is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ghumer is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghumer is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghumer

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

Health Facilities in Ghumer

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

FAQs about Ghumer