Dhumabhata - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Dhumabhata is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumabhata is 422427. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Dhumabhata 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 Dhumabhata

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumabhata village had a total population of 462 people, including 218 males and 244 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 87.03% and female literacy at 61.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumabhata

Dhumabhata 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 Dhumabhata

Dhumabhata 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 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Dhumabhata is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhumabhata is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhumabhata

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

Health Facilities in Dhumabhata

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

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