Durbandha - Hinjili, Ganjam

Durbandha is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Durbandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durbandha is 412335. The village covers a total geographical area of 570 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Hinjilicut is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Durbandha

According to the 2011 Census, Durbandha village had a total population of 5,271 people, including 2,639 males and 2,632 females, living in 1,080 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.10%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,018, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Durbandha

Durbandha 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 Durbandha

Durbandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinjilicut to Durbandha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Durbandha is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durbandha

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

Health Facilities in Durbandha

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

FAQs about Durbandha