Debagan - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Debagan is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Udala and around 45 km from Baripada. Baradihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debagan is 391102. The village covers a total geographical area of 490 hectares and falls under the 757085 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Debagan

According to the 2011 Census, Debagan village had a total population of 1,550 people, including 794 males and 756 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.64%, with male literacy at 68.37% and female literacy at 42.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,023.

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

Nearby Villages of Debagan

Debagan 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 Debagan

Debagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Debagan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Debagan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debagan

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

Health Facilities in Debagan

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

FAQs about Debagan