Deriki - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Deriki is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Deriki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deriki is 398190. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Deriki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Deriki

According to the 2011 Census, Deriki village had a total population of 1,529 people, including 706 males and 823 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,166 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 89.87% and female literacy at 81.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Deriki

Deriki 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 Deriki

Deriki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Deriki is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Deriki is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deriki

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

Health Facilities in Deriki

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

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