Deraguma - Muniguda, Rayagada

Deraguma is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 111 km from Ambadala and around 92 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deraguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deraguma is 424622. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Deraguma

According to the 2011 Census, Deraguma village had a total population of 162 people, including 87 males and 75 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.77%, with male literacy at 37.14% and female literacy at 14.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Deraguma

Deraguma 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 Deraguma

Public transport in the Deraguma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Deraguma is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Deraguma is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deraguma

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

Health Facilities in Deraguma

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

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