Derasing - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Derasing is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Suakhaikateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derasing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derasing is 403258. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Derasing

According to the 2011 Census, Derasing village had a total population of 756 people, including 392 males and 364 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.43%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 74.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Derasing

Derasing 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 Derasing

Derasing is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Derasing is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Derasing is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derasing

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

Health Facilities in Derasing

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

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