Dumerjor - Khariar, Nuapada

Dumerjor 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. Kendupati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumerjor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumerjor is 421990. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dumerjor 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 Dumerjor

According to the 2011 Census, Dumerjor village had a total population of 988 people, including 481 males and 507 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.37%, with male literacy at 69.83% and female literacy at 37.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumerjor

Dumerjor 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 Dumerjor

Dumerjor 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 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Dumerjor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Dumerjor 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 Dumerjor

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

Health Facilities in Dumerjor

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

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