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

According to the 2011 Census, Duranga village had a total population of 143 people, including 67 males and 76 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 0.00%, with male literacy at 0.00% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

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