Dumermunda - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Dumermunda is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Jayapatna and around 78 km from Bhawanipatna. Bijamara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumermunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumermunda is 424157. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Dumermunda 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 Dumermunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dumermunda village had a total population of 401 people, including 208 males and 193 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.08%, with male literacy at 83.52% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumermunda

Dumermunda 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 Dumermunda

Dumermunda 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 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dumermunda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dumermunda is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumermunda

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

Health Facilities in Dumermunda

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

FAQs about Dumermunda