Durdura - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Durdura is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Durdura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durdura is 388481. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Durdura

As per Census 2011, Durdura village has a total population of 1,518 people, consisting of 726 males and 792 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 747 literate and 771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,302 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Durdura

Durdura 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 Durdura

Durdura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Durdura is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Durdura is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durdura

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

Health Facilities in Durdura

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

FAQs about Durdura