Durgapali - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapali village had a total population of 106 people, including 58 males and 48 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.92%, with male literacy at 96.30% and female literacy at 95.45%.

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

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