Debala - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Debala is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Debla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debala is 391148. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Debala 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 Debala

According to the 2011 Census, Debala village had a total population of 1,325 people, including 747 males and 578 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 72.41% and female literacy at 37.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,279.

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

Nearby Villages of Debala

Debala 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 Debala

Debala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Debala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Debala is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debala

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

Health Facilities in Debala

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

FAQs about Debala