Durgapur - Khaira, Balasore

Durgapur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Khaira and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Makhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 393569. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 330 people, including 181 males and 149 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.08%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgapur

Durgapur 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 Durgapur

Public transport in the Durgapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Durgapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Durgapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapur

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

Health Facilities in Durgapur

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

FAQs about Durgapur