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

According to the 2011 Census, Debhog village had a total population of 756 people, including 384 males and 372 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 93.67% and female literacy at 77.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Debhog