Deoghar - Koida, Sundargarh

Deoghar is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deoghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deoghar is 384768. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 770048 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Deoghar

As per Census 2011, Deoghar village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 119 males and 104 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 41 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Deoghar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population223119104
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533023
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1558471
Literate Population412615
Illiterate Population1829389

Nearby Villages of Deoghar

Deoghar 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)
GideiSouth-West1.30 km
MaldaNorth-West1.95 km
PatbedaNorth-East2.00 km
GanuaSouth-East2.68 km
MandajodaSouth2.70 km
RusibernaSouth-West2.80 km
AdaghatWest3.86 km
ChormaldaNorth3.97 km
KatesahiNorth-West3.99 km
SanindipurWest4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deoghar

Deoghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Deoghar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Deoghar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deoghar

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

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

Health Facilities in Deoghar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Deoghar

Where is Deoghar located?

Deoghar village is located in Koida Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deoghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Deoghar is Malda.

What is the pincode of Deoghar?

The pincode of Deoghar is 770048.

What is the population of Deoghar?

Deoghar has a total population of 223, including 119 males and 104 females.

How many households are there in Deoghar?

There are 51 households in Deoghar.

What is the literacy rate in Deoghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deoghar is 18.39%. Male literacy is 21.85% and female literacy is 14.42%.