Duarsuni - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Duarsuni is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 140 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Duarsuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duarsuni is 428372. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Duarsuni 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 Duarsuni

According to the 2011 Census, Duarsuni village had a total population of 433 people, including 208 males and 225 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 48.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Duarsuni

Duarsuni 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 Duarsuni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Duarsuni. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Duarsuni is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Duarsuni is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duarsuni

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

Health Facilities in Duarsuni

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

FAQs about Duarsuni