Durgeswar

Durgeswar is a village located in Gop tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Gop (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Desthali is the gram panchayat of Durgeswar village.

Here you can discover what makes Durgeswar unique in its vibrant Gop-Puri region. You’ll see Durgeswar’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 Durgeswar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Durgeswar is 409388. The village spans a total geographical area of 77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752120. Nimapada is nearest town to Durgeswar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Durgeswar 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 Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Durgeswar

Population of Durgeswar

According to the 2011 Census, Durgeswar has a total population of about 465, with approximately 233 males and 232 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 126 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.08%, with male literacy at about 84.98% and female literacy near 77.16%. There are around 106 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Durgeswar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Durgeswar

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

Nearby Villages of Durgeswar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Durgeswar