Dumerbahal - Khariar, Nuapada

Dumerbahal is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumerbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumerbahal is 421961. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dumerbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Dumerbahal village had a total population of 767 people, including 376 males and 391 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 57.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumerbahal

Dumerbahal 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 Dumerbahal

Dumerbahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Dumerbahal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Dumerbahal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumerbahal

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

Health Facilities in Dumerbahal

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

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