Deori - Katangi, Balaghat

Deori is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Deori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deori is 497247. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.59 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Deori

According to the 2011 Census, Deori village had a total population of 1,759 people, including 877 males and 882 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.61%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 68.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Deori

Deori 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 Deori

Deori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Deori is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Deori is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deori

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

Health Facilities in Deori

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

FAQs about Deori