Duranga - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Duranga is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from R.udaygiri and around 140 km from Paralakhemundi. Sialilati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duranga is 414065. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Duranga

As per Census 2011, Duranga village has a total population of 143 people, consisting of 67 males and 76 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,134 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Duranga

Duranga 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 Duranga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Duranga. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Duranga is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Duranga is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duranga

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

Health Facilities in Duranga

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

FAQs about Duranga