Debhog - Baliapal, Balasore

Debhog is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Baliapal and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Devog serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debhog village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debhog is 392002. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 756023 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Debhog

As per Census 2011, Debhog village has a total population of 756 people, consisting of 384 males and 372 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population756384372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075255
Scheduled Castes (SC)1698188
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412120
Literate Population558311247
Illiterate Population19873125

Nearby Villages of Debhog

Debhog 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)
ChakaghantiariNorth-West0.57 km
Dant;unidaEast0.81 km
KaligoraNorth0.97 km
KhalamuhaniWest1.14 km
RamadeipurWest1.18 km
BiraparuliaSouth-West1.46 km
GhantiariEast1.60 km
JafarabadSouth-East1.72 km
Hatigora(hatigoda)South1.95 km
JalajuthiaWest2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Debhog

Debhog is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Debhog is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Debhog is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debhog

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Debhog

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Debhog

Where is Debhog located?

Debhog village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Debhog?

The Gram Panchayat of Debhog is Devog.

What is the pincode of Debhog?

The pincode of Debhog is 756023.

What is the population of Debhog?

Debhog has a total population of 756, including 384 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Debhog?

There are 153 households in Debhog.

What is the literacy rate in Debhog?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Debhog is 73.81%. Male literacy is 80.99% and female literacy is 66.40%.