Dusura - Similiguda, Koraput

Dusura is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Nandapur and around 41 km from Koraput. Hataguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dusura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dusura is 429848. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Dusura

As per Census 2011, Dusura village has a total population of 1,692 people, consisting of 852 males and 840 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 975 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dusura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dusura

Dusura 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 Dusura

Public transport in the Dusura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Dusura is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dusura is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dusura

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

Health Facilities in Dusura

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

FAQs about Dusura