Durgapur village, Dharmasala block | Pincode 755008

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AYUSMATI DAS

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LGD code: 401151
Pincode: 755008
Post office: Dharmasala
Population: 555
Households: 130
Literacy rate: 72.8%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 222
Distance to district centre: 63 km
Distance to mandal centre: 57 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 66 km
Distance to Kolkata: 301 km
Nearest railway station: New Garh Madhopur · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Durgapur compares

By population, Durgapur ranks #108 of 277 villages in Dharmasala mandal.

Literacy rate

72.8%

+1.9% vs mandal average

Durgapur: 72.8%
Dharmasala mandal: 70.9%
Jajapur district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

+14 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 975
Dharmasala mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.4 vs mandal average

Durgapur: 4.3
Dharmasala mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Durgapur at a glance

Durgapur is a village of 555 people in 130 households (Census 2011) in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha, the 108th-largest of 277 villages in Dharmasala block. Literacy is 73%, 2 points above the block average of 71% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 63 km from the Jajapur district centre, 9 km from New Garh Madhopur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 755008, served by Dharmasala post office; the LGD village code is 401151. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic, 5 km away. The sarpanch is AYUSMATI DAS, and the village votes in Dhenkanal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krushna Chandra Patra. The population is estimated at 654 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Durgapur · this village	555	73%	—
Durgapur · Baisinga	650	68%	0 km N
Durgapur · Khordha Sadar	808	79%	0 km N
Durgapur · Jajapur	1,164	66%	0 km N
Durgapur · Jarapada	1,905	72%	0 km N
Durgapur · Jhumpura	675	56%	0 km N
Durgapur · Salepur	721	84%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Durgapur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAJAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 26
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Barabati
Total area (ha): 62
Irrigated area (ha): 12.9
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Durgapur

LGD code: 401151
Pincode: 755008
Post office: Dharmasala
Population (Census 2011): 555
Population (projected 2026): 654
Households: 130
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 72.8%
Coordinates: 20.80029°N, 86.15874°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AYUSMATI DAS
Block / Mandal: Dharmasala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jajapur district level

Then & Now

Durgapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

555

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

654

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

130

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

153

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 555Census 2011
Households: 130Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6542026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1532026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 70.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jajapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jajapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Durgapur

Mandal centre

Dharmasala · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 58 min by car · 2 h 20 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jajapur · ≈ 63 km

≈ 2 h 10 min by car · 2 h 34 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar66 kmcapital
Kolkata301 km
Hyderabad891 km
Chennai1062 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNew Garh Madhopur9 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic5 km
ATM / bankC B I BANK PURUNABOUALMAL11 km
Petrol pumpHP12 km
CollegeShri Ramachandra Bhanj Medical College46 km
Police stationMadhupatna Police Station48 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Durgapur

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🛕Narayana Gosain TempleTemple3.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.com12h ago
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrint16h ago
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
pragativadi.com20h ago
Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
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Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
The Statesmanyesterday
Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
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People often ask about Durgapur

What is the pincode of Durgapur?

The pincode of Durgapur, Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha is 755008. The post office is Dharmasala.

Which post office delivers to Durgapur?

Mail for Durgapur is delivered through Dharmasala post office, pincode 755008, in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Durgapur located?

Durgapur is a village in Dharmasala block of Jajapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Durgapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Durgapur village has a population of 555 across 130 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Durgapur?

The current sarpanch of Durgapur gram panchayat is AYUSMATI DAS.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Durgapur in?

Durgapur falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Durgapur village is 72.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Durgapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Durgapur village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Durgapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Durgapur, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Durgapur from Jajapur district centre?

Durgapur is approximately 63 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jajapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Durgapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Durgapur village is 401151.

How big is Durgapur compared to other villages in Dharmasala block?

Durgapur ranks 108 of 277 villages in Dharmasala block by Census 2011 population (555 residents).

How far is Durgapur from Bhubaneswar?

Durgapur is about 66 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 86 km.

How far is Durgapur from Kolkata?

Durgapur is about 301 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 392 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Durgapur?

New Garh Madhopur is the nearest railway station to Durgapur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Durgapur?

Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Durgapur, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Durgapur?

C B I BANK PURUNABOUALMAL is the nearest ATM or bank to Durgapur, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Durgapur?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Durgapur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Durgapur?

Durgapur falls under Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC 55). The sitting MLA is Krushna Chandra Patra (BJP).

Who is the MP for Durgapur?

Durgapur is in Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP).

What is the population of Durgapur in 2026?

Durgapur is estimated at 654 people in 2026, up about 18% from 555 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Durgapur in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Durgapur in Jajapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Durgapur?

AYUSMATI DAS is the sarpanch of Durgapur gram panchayat, Dharmasala block. See the sarpanch list of Dharmasala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)