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

As per Census 2011, Daruora village has a total population of 1,093 people, consisting of 498 males and 595 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,194 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 696 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 352 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,093498595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1919695
Scheduled Castes (SC)352157195
Literate Population696359337
Illiterate Population397139258

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhadiamalNorth0.85 km
RamchandrapurWest0.96 km
HansinaSouth-West1.31 km
BandhamalaWest1.95 km
HansuaSouth-West2.00 km
MadarangapataNorth-West2.34 km
Panchu PalliNorth-East2.37 km
CharipokhariaNorth-West2.44 km
GharabhanjakolaNorth2.50 km
KhuntakanaSouth2.53 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Daruora

Where is Daruora located?

Daruora village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Daruora?

The Gram Panchayat of Daruora is Ghadiamal.

What is the pincode of Daruora?

The pincode of Daruora is 754248.

What is the population of Daruora?

Daruora has a total population of 1,093, including 498 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Daruora?

There are 251 households in Daruora.

What is the literacy rate in Daruora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Daruora is 63.68%. Male literacy is 72.09% and female literacy is 56.64%.