Durpal - Bhograi, Balasore

Durpal is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kamarda and around 87 km from Baleshwar. Durpal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durpal is 391873. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Durpal

According to the 2011 Census, Durpal village had a total population of 1,940 people, including 993 males and 947 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.24%, with male literacy at 97.59% and female literacy at 88.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Durpal

Durpal 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 Durpal

Durpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Durpal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Durpal is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durpal

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

Health Facilities in Durpal

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

FAQs about Durpal