Durgapur - Jatani, Khordha

Durgapur is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatani and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Chhatabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgapur is 407795. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 752050 pincode. Jatani is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Durgapur village had a total population of 913 people, including 457 males and 456 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgapur

Durgapur 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 Durgapur

Durgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Retang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatani to Durgapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Durgapur is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgapur

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

Health Facilities in Durgapur

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

FAQs about Durgapur