Daruora - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Daruora is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Ghadiamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daruora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daruora is 395846. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Daruora

According to the 2011 Census, Daruora village had a total population of 1,093 people, including 498 males and 595 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.16%, with male literacy at 89.30% and female literacy at 67.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Daruora

Daruora 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 Daruora

Daruora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Daruora is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Daruora is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daruora

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

Health Facilities in Daruora

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

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