Dekurud - Kishorenagar, Angul

Dekurud is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Kishorenagar and around 100 km from Anugul . Sanjamura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dekurud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dekurud is 404761. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dekurud

According to the 2011 Census, Dekurud village had a total population of 292 people, including 135 males and 157 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Dekurud

Dekurud 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 Dekurud

Dekurud is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Dekurud is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Dekurud is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dekurud

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

Health Facilities in Dekurud

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

FAQs about Dekurud