Derang

Derang is a village located in Kaniha tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kaniha (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Deranga is the gram panchayat of Derang village.

Here you can discover what makes Derang unique in its vibrant Kaniha-Anugul region. You’ll see Derang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Derang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Derang is 403765. The village spans a total geographical area of 1408 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759117. Anugul is nearest town to Derang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Derang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Derang

Population of Derang

According to the 2011 Census, Derang has a total population of about 3,827, with approximately 2,117 males and 1,710 females. The sex ratio is around 807 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 402 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 877 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 731. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.62%, with male literacy at about 83.56% and female literacy near 65.79%. There are around 796 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Derang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Derang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Derang. As per the 2011 stats, Derang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Derang

Knowing the nearby villages of Derang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Derang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derang