Durvata - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Durvata is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Narala and around 34 km from Bhawanipatna. Lanjigarh Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durvata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durvata is 422874. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Durvata

As per Census 2011, Durvata village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 256 males and 286 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 262 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Durvata

Durvata 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 Durvata

Durvata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Durvata is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Durvata is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durvata

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

Health Facilities in Durvata

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

FAQs about Durvata