Dumarmunda - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Dumarmunda is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bonaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumarmunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumarmunda is 384982. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Dumarmunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dumarmunda
According to the 2011 Census, Dumarmunda village had a total population of 556 people, including 290 males and 266 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.48%, with male literacy at 64.63% and female literacy at 48.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 556 | 290 | 266 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 101 | 61 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 417 | 217 | 200 |
| Literate Population | 257 | 148 | 109 |
| Illiterate Population | 299 | 142 | 157 |
Nearby Villages of Dumarmunda
Dumarmunda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dumarmunda
Dumarmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Dumarmunda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dumarmunda is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dumarmunda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dumarmunda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Dumarmunda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dumarmunda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dumarmunda
Where is Dumarmunda located?
Dumarmunda village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Dumarmunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Dumarmunda is Bonaikela.
What is the pincode of Dumarmunda?
The pincode of Dumarmunda is 770043.
What is the population of Dumarmunda?
Dumarmunda had a total population of 556, including 290 males and 266 females.
How many households are there in Dumarmunda?
Dumarmunda had 123 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dumarmunda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dumarmunda was 56.48%. Male literacy was 64.63% and female literacy was 48.23%.