Deriki - Pipili, Puri

Deriki is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chandradeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deriki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deriki is 408828. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Deriki

According to the 2011 Census, Deriki village had a total population of 322 people, including 159 males and 163 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 77.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Deriki

Deriki 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 Deriki

Deriki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Deriki is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Deriki is about 34 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 Deriki

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

Health Facilities in Deriki

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

FAQs about Deriki