Durgada - Deoli, Wardha

Durgada is a village situated in the Deoli tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoli and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Akoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Durgada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgada is 534249. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.22 hectares and falls under the 442101 pincode. Pulgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Durgada

According to the 2011 Census, Durgada village had a total population of 609 people, including 308 males and 301 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.07%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 75.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgada

Durgada 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 Durgada

Durgada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaotha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pulgaon to Durgada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Durgada is about 35 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 Durgada

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

Health Facilities in Durgada

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

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