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

According to the 2011 Census, Deoghar village had a total population of 223 people, including 119 males and 104 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.12%, with male literacy at 29.21% and female literacy at 18.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Deoghar