Dera - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Dera is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dera is 395987. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dera 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 Dera

As per Census 2011, Dera village has a total population of 880 people, consisting of 437 males and 443 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 765 literate and 115 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dera

Dera 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 Dera

Dera 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 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Dera is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dera is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dera

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

Health Facilities in Dera

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

FAQs about Dera