Derunia - Astaranga, Puri

Derunia is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Naiguan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derunia is 409204. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Derunia

As per Census 2011, Derunia village has a total population of 1,220 people, consisting of 584 males and 636 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 909 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Derunia

Derunia 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 Derunia

Derunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Derunia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Derunia is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derunia

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

Health Facilities in Derunia

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

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