Humar - Delanga, Puri

Humar is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gualipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Humar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Humar is 408634. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Humar

According to the 2011 Census, Humar village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 653 males and 658 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.39%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Humar

Humar 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 Humar

Humar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Humar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Humar is about 32 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 Humar

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

Health Facilities in Humar

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

FAQs about Humar