Derula - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Derula is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from Mahulapada and around 52 km from Sundargarh. Mahulpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derula is 385229. The village covers a total geographical area of 630 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 117 km away.

Derula 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 Derula

According to the 2011 Census, Derula village had a total population of 836 people, including 365 males and 471 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,290 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.06%, with male literacy at 42.33% and female literacy at 41.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 732.

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

Nearby Villages of Derula

Derula 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 Derula

Derula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Derula is about 117 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Derula is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derula

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

Health Facilities in Derula

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

FAQs about Derula