Doragan - Muniguda, Rayagada

Doragan is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Ambadala and around 105 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doragan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doragan is 424573. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Doragan 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 Doragan

According to the 2011 Census, Doragan village had a total population of 463 people, including 216 males and 247 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.76%, with male literacy at 45.56% and female literacy at 13.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population463216247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)843648
Scheduled Castes (SC)267125142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1899
Literate Population1098227
Illiterate Population354134220

Nearby Villages of Doragan

Doragan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadelpadarWest0.94 km
PalakapadaNorth-West1.02 km
UchumuchiEast1.35 km
RaghubariSouth-West1.44 km
BoragamSouth-East1.51 km
LanjiguraNorth-East1.71 km
DurupangaSouth1.80 km
DemupadarNorth-West1.86 km
SemagaliSouth-East2.10 km
NilibaruEast2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doragan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Doragan. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Doragan is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Doragan is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doragan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Doragan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Doragan

Where is Doragan located?

Doragan village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Doragan?

The Gram Panchayat of Doragan is Dimiriguda.

What is the pincode of Doragan?

The pincode of Doragan is 765021.

What is the population of Doragan?

Doragan had a total population of 463, including 216 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Doragan?

Doragan had 98 households.

What is the literacy rate in Doragan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doragan was 28.76%. Male literacy was 45.56% and female literacy was 13.57%.