Derangajirikua - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Derangajirikua is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Brahmanigaon and around 157 km from Phulbani. Kumbharigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derangajirikua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derangajirikua is 417333. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Derangajirikua

As per Census 2011, Derangajirikua village has a total population of 84 people, consisting of 42 males and 42 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Derangajirikua

Derangajirikua 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 Derangajirikua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Derangajirikua. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Derangajirikua is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Derangajirikua is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derangajirikua

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

Health Facilities in Derangajirikua

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

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