Dukermal - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Dukermal is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 75 km from Bhawanipatna. Karlamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dukermal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dukermal is 422453. The village covers a total geographical area of 704 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dukermal

As per Census 2011, Dukermal village has a total population of 2,421 people, consisting of 1,207 males and 1,214 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,366 literate and 1,055 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dukermal

Dukermal 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 Dukermal

Dukermal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Dukermal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dukermal is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dukermal

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

Health Facilities in Dukermal

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

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