Kemil - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Kemil is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lulla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kemil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kemil is 428474. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Kemil

According to the 2011 Census, Kemil village had a total population of 974 people, including 466 males and 508 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.32%, with male literacy at 33.16% and female literacy at 17.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Kemil

Kemil 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 Kemil

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kemil. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kemil is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kemil is about 33 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 Kemil

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

Health Facilities in Kemil

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

FAQs about Kemil