Dejuri - Muribahal, Balangir

Dejuri is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Titlagarh and around 75 km from Balangir. Bankel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dejuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dejuri is 421476. The village covers a total geographical area of 715 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dejuri 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 Dejuri

As per Census 2011, Dejuri village has a total population of 1,193 people, consisting of 598 males and 595 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 649 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 251 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dejuri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,193598595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1828399
Scheduled Castes (SC)489235254
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251126125
Literate Population544355189
Illiterate Population649243406

Nearby Villages of Dejuri

Dejuri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TankarupadaSouth1.94 km
GandpadarWest2.10 km
RanabandhNorth2.27 km
BadpatrapaliEast2.28 km
SanpatrapaliEast2.55 km
SialjhudungiSouth-West2.71 km
MakriparaWest2.87 km
JunaparaSouth-East2.96 km
LenjhaNorth-East3.05 km
BrahmaniparaSouth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dejuri

Public transport in the Dejuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Dejuri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dejuri is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dejuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dejuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dejuri

Where is Dejuri located?

Dejuri village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dejuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Dejuri is Bankel.

What is the pincode of Dejuri?

The pincode of Dejuri is 767033.

What is the population of Dejuri?

Dejuri has a total population of 1,193, including 598 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Dejuri?

There are 295 households in Dejuri.

What is the literacy rate in Dejuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dejuri is 45.60%. Male literacy is 59.36% and female literacy is 31.76%.