Doraguda - Boipariguda, Koraput

Doraguda is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Doraguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doraguda is 429248. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Doraguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Doraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Doraguda village had a total population of 838 people, including 514 males and 324 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 630 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.04%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 35.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Doraguda

Doraguda 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 Doraguda

Doraguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Doraguda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Doraguda is about 57 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 Doraguda

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

Health Facilities in Doraguda

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

FAQs about Doraguda