Darugaon - Chilika, Khordha

Darugaon is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Tangi and around 75 km from Khordha . Chndeswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darugaon is 408117. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Darugaon

As per Census 2011, Darugaon village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 282 males and 303 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Darugaon

Darugaon 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 Darugaon

Darugaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Darugaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Darugaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darugaon

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

Health Facilities in Darugaon

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

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