Debang - Muribahal, Balangir

Debang is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Patrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debang is 421283. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Debang

According to the 2011 Census, Debang village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 524 males and 524 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.78%, with male literacy at 65.21% and female literacy at 34.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Debang

Debang 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 Debang

Debang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Debang is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Debang is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debang

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

Health Facilities in Debang

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

FAQs about Debang