Denua - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Denua is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Ghagarbeda and around 137 km from Baripada. Nuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Denua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Denua is 388809. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Denua 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 Denua

As per Census 2011, Denua village has a total population of 1,010 people, consisting of 498 males and 512 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 804 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,010498512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417863
Scheduled Castes (SC)1296564
Scheduled Tribes (ST)804400404
Literate Population592338254
Illiterate Population418160258

Nearby Villages of Denua

Denua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KenduaWest1.70 km
FulcompNorth-West2.02 km
BalibandhNorth-East2.21 km
RaruangodaSouth2.45 km
SapramgutuNorth2.73 km
KamarabandhaSouth-East3.02 km
NayabedaEast3.04 km
TiansiposiWest3.22 km
NaibhangaNorth-West3.26 km
NanduburuNorth-West3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Denua

Denua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Denua is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Denua is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Denua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Denua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Denua

Where is Denua located?

Denua village is located in Raruan Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Denua?

The Gram Panchayat of Denua is Nuagaon.

What is the pincode of Denua?

The pincode of Denua is 757035.

What is the population of Denua?

Denua has a total population of 1,010, including 498 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Denua?

There are 218 households in Denua.

What is the literacy rate in Denua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Denua is 58.61%. Male literacy is 67.87% and female literacy is 49.61%.