Deshpur - Derabish, Kendrapara

Deshpur is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deshpur is 396649. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 754289 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Deshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Deshpur village had a total population of 603 people, including 293 males and 310 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.53%, with male literacy at 94.98% and female literacy at 78.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Deshpur

Deshpur 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 Deshpur

Deshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Deshpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Deshpur is about 12 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 Deshpur

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

Health Facilities in Deshpur

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

FAQs about Deshpur