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

As per Census 2011, Deoposh village has a total population of 661 people, consisting of 326 males and 335 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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