Derka - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Derka is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jaguguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derka is 428717. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

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

Population of Derka

According to the 2011 Census, Derka village had a total population of 255 people, including 126 males and 129 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.84%, with male literacy at 55.14% and female literacy at 42.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Derka

Derka 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 Derka

Public transport in the Derka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Derka is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Derka is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derka

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

Health Facilities in Derka

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

FAQs about Derka