Dumal

Dumal is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Kamathana is the gram panchayat of Dumal village.

Here you can discover what makes Dumal unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Dumal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dumal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dumal is 423318. The village spans a total geographical area of 553 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Dumal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dumal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dumal

Population of Dumal

According to the 2011 Census, Dumal has a total population of about 1,897, with approximately 951 males and 946 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 263 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 342 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 807. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.32%, with male literacy at about 43.53% and female literacy near 31.08%. There are around 505 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dumal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dumal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dumal. As per the 2011 stats, Dumal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dumal

Knowing the nearby villages of Dumal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dumal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dumal