Dupur - Kanas, Puri

Dupur is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gadisagada and around 40 km from Puri. Alibada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dupur is 410135. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dupur

According to the 2011 Census, Dupur village had a total population of 587 people, including 297 males and 290 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.75%, with male literacy at 95.79% and female literacy at 89.73%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dupur

Dupur 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 Dupur

Dupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Dupur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Dupur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dupur

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

Health Facilities in Dupur

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

FAQs about Dupur