Duajhar - Khariar, Nuapada

Duajhar is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Duajhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duajhar is 422058. The village covers a total geographical area of 599 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Duajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Duajhar village had a total population of 3,776 people, including 1,896 males and 1,880 females, living in 942 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.41%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 53.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Duajhar

Duajhar 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 Duajhar

Duajhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Duajhar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Duajhar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duajhar

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

Health Facilities in Duajhar

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

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