Dumar - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Dumar is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Bahalda and around 107 km from Baripada. Bad Dundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumar is 387510. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dumar 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 Dumar

According to the 2011 Census, Dumar village had a total population of 533 people, including 258 males and 275 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.38%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 49.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumar

Dumar 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 Dumar

Dumar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dumar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dumar is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumar

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

Health Facilities in Dumar

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

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