Demal - Aali, Kendrapara

Demal is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Demal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Demal is 396113. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Demal

As per Census 2011, Demal village has a total population of 2,381 people, consisting of 1,203 males and 1,178 females. The village has 491 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,876 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,016 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Demal

Demal 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 Demal

Demal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Demal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Demal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Demal

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

Health Facilities in Demal

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

FAQs about Demal