Temri - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Temri is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Temri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Temri is 423906. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Temri

As per Census 2011, Temri village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 921 males and 954 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 863 literate and 1,012 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,875921954
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245118127
Scheduled Castes (SC)284141143
Scheduled Tribes (ST)814140
Literate Population863514349
Illiterate Population1,012407605

Nearby Villages of Temri

Temri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarasagudaWest1.35 km
KumbhariSouth-East1.75 km
DaspurNorth2.19 km
TambachadaSouth2.51 km
LakhurbhataSouth-West2.64 km
DekoteNorth-West2.75 km
KandulgudaSouth-East2.97 km
ChichiaWest2.99 km
FarangEast3.45 km
KhanataraSouth3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Temri

Temri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Temri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Temri is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Temri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Temri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Temri

Where is Temri located?

Temri village is located in Golamunda Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Temri?

Temri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Temri?

The pincode of Temri is 766029.

What is the population of Temri?

Temri has a total population of 1,875, including 921 males and 954 females.

How many households are there in Temri?

There are 487 households in Temri.

What is the literacy rate in Temri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Temri is 46.03%. Male literacy is 55.81% and female literacy is 36.58%.