Hemamura - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Hemamura is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Luhapank serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hemamura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hemamura is 382467. The village covers a total geographical area of 406 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hemamura

According to the 2011 Census, Hemamura village had a total population of 369 people, including 183 males and 186 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.90%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 54.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Hemamura

Hemamura 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 Hemamura

Hemamura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Hemamura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Hemamura is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hemamura

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

Health Facilities in Hemamura

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

FAQs about Hemamura