Durugamela - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Durugamela is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Harichandanpur and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Sunapentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durugamela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durugamela is 386795. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Durugamela

As per Census 2011, Durugamela village has a total population of 317 people, consisting of 161 males and 156 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 311 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Durugamela

Durugamela 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 Durugamela

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Durugamela. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Durugamela is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Durugamela is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durugamela

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

Health Facilities in Durugamela

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

FAQs about Durugamela