Deoposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Deoposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 162 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deoposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deoposh is 384863. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Deoposh 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 Deoposh

According to the 2011 Census, Deoposh village had a total population of 661 people, including 326 males and 335 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 73.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Deoposh

Deoposh 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 Deoposh

Deoposh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Deoposh is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Deoposh is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deoposh

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

Health Facilities in Deoposh

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

FAQs about Deoposh