Duruda - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Duruda is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Banthapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duruda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duruda is 406603. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Duruda

As per Census 2011, Duruda village has a total population of 115 people, consisting of 57 males and 58 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 59 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Duruda

Duruda 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 Duruda

Duruda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Duruda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Duruda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duruda

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

Health Facilities in Duruda

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

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