Durgamhill - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati
Durgamhill is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Garabandha and around 56 km from Paralakhemundi. Garabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgamhill village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgamhill is 414962. The village falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Durgamhill 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.
Nearby Villages of Durgamhill
Durgamhill 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Equmara | South-East | 1.52 km |
| Adagam | North-West | 2.49 km |
| Sariapalli | North | 2.69 km |
| Bagada | South | 2.85 km |
| Badagosani | West | 2.89 km |
| Kalasingi | North-East | 3.18 km |
| Swagimahadeipur | West | 3.21 km |
| Mara | East | 3.65 km |
| Badakaturu | North-West | 3.73 km |
| Maringi | East | 3.82 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Durgamhill
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Durgamhill. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Durgamhill is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Durgamhill is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Durgamhill
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durgamhill village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Durgamhill
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durgamhill village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Durgamhill
Where is Durgamhill located?
Durgamhill village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Durgamhill?
The Gram Panchayat of Durgamhill is Garabandha.
What is the pincode of Durgamhill?
The pincode of Durgamhill is 761215.