Durg - Arakera, Raichur
Durg is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Devadurga and around 60 km from Raichur. Ramadurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durg village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durg is 600665. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.1 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode.
Durg village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Durg
Durg 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kadligud | East | 1.71 km |
| Javgud | North | 2.05 km |
| Govindpalli | North-West | 2.20 km |
| Khardigud | South-West | 2.54 km |
| Andankhed | North-East | 2.72 km |
| Rampur | West | 2.99 km |
| Tippapur | North-East | 3.61 km |
| Jinnapur | North | 3.94 km |
| Hungunbad | West | 4.25 km |
| Maladkal | South-East | 4.48 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Durg
Durg is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Raichur to Durg is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Durg
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durg village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Durg
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durg village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Durg
Where is Durg located?
Durg village is located in Arakera Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Durg?
The Gram Panchayat of Durg is Ramadurga.
What is the pincode of Durg?
The pincode of Durg is 584111.