Deopur - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Deopur is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Garabandha and around 31 km from Paralakhemundi. Labanyagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deopur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deopur is 414947. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Deopur

According to the 2011 Census, Deopur village had a total population of 262 people, including 117 males and 145 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,239 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.41%, with male literacy at 67.33% and female literacy at 48.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Deopur

Deopur 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 Deopur

Deopur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 145.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Deopur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Deopur is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deopur

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

Health Facilities in Deopur

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

FAQs about Deopur