Duragam

Duragam is a village located in Kosagumuda tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kosagumuda (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Butimajhisemala is the gram panchayat of Duragam village.

Here you can discover what makes Duragam unique in its vibrant Kosagumuda-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Duragam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Duragam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Duragam is 427895. The village spans a total geographical area of 394 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764058. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Duragam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Duragam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dabugam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Duragam

Population of Duragam

According to the 2011 Census, Duragam has a total population of about 961, with approximately 475 males and 486 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 121 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 662. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.50%, with male literacy at about 48.84% and female literacy near 28.40%. There are around 228 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Duragam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Duragam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Duragam. As per the 2011 stats, Duragam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Duragam

Knowing the nearby villages of Duragam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Duragam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duragam