Doragoda - Machh Kund, Koraput

Doragoda is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lamtaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doragoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doragoda is 429580. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Doragoda 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 Doragoda

According to the 2011 Census, Doragoda village had a total population of 126 people, including 66 males and 60 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.00%, with male literacy at 57.45% and female literacy at 26.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Doragoda

Doragoda 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 Doragoda

Public transport in the Doragoda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Doragoda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Doragoda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doragoda

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

Health Facilities in Doragoda

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

FAQs about Doragoda