Dumadihi - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Dumadihi is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumadihi is 387566. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dumadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Dumadihi village had a total population of 394 people, including 81 males and 313 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 3,864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.91%, with male literacy at 82.09% and female literacy at 92.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumadihi

Dumadihi 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 Dumadihi

Dumadihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dumadihi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dumadihi is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumadihi

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

Health Facilities in Dumadihi

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

FAQs about Dumadihi