Duva - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Duva is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Badampahar and around 110 km from Baripada. Talapati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duva is 388304. The village covers a total geographical area of 613 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Duva 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 Duva

As per Census 2011, Duva village has a total population of 1,894 people, consisting of 978 males and 916 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,140 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 537 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 586 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Duva

Duva 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 Duva

Public transport in the Duva 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 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Duva is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Duva is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duva

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

Health Facilities in Duva

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

FAQs about Duva