Dumuka - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Dumuka is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marsaghai and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dumuka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumuka is 396907. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dumuka

According to the 2011 Census, Dumuka village had a total population of 1,696 people, including 855 males and 841 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.23%, with male literacy at 93.57% and female literacy at 80.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 618, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumuka

Dumuka 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 Dumuka

Dumuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Dumuka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dumuka is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumuka

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

Health Facilities in Dumuka

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

FAQs about Dumuka