Durgapali Village - Paikmal, Bargarh

Durgapali is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Paikamal and around 117 km from Bargarh. Paikmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapali is 379762. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 768039 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Durgapali

As per Census 2011, Durgapali village has a total population of 106 people, consisting of 58 males and 48 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 827 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 94 literate and 12 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgapali

Durgapali 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 Durgapali

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Durgapali. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Durgapali is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Durgapali is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapali

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

Health Facilities in Durgapali

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

FAQs about Durgapali