Derigan
Derigan is a revenue village in Padmapur tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha. It had a population of 1,947 in 478 households (Census 2011).
1,947 souls. 478 homes.
Padmapur tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha.
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Derigan today
- Beetroot₹9,000Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹6,500Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹7,900Gunpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Derigan is a village in Padmapur tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 1,947 people in 478 households, with a literacy rate of 56.0%. It is administered by the Derigam gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 765024.
Gram panchayat
Derigan is in the Derigam gram panchayat.
Other villages in Derigam
- Karanopadu
- Jaipanga
- Sarupadu
- Tunukhal
- Biladipadar
- Sukalpadu
- Kimajhola
- Mutu kuni
- Sirikhandi
- Bali panga
- Rekaguda
- Kolapadu
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Derigan compares
By population, Derigan ranks #3 of 117 inhabited villages in Padmapur tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Derigan had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Derigan at a glance
Derigan is a village of 1,947 people in 478 households (Census 2011) in Padmapur tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 3rd of 117 inhabited villages in Padmapur tehsil by population. Literacy is 56.0%, 1.7 points below the tehsil figure of 57.8%, and the sex ratio is 993 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 765024; the LGD village code is 427025.
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Key facts — Derigan
Villages sharing pincode 765024
Other villages in Padmapur tehsil
View all 124 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,947Census 2011
- Male / female
- 977 / 970
- Households
- 478
- People per home
- 4.1
- Literacy rate
- 56.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Derigan on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Derigan. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Derigan · 19.3029° N, 83.7735° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 73 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Government jobs near Derigan
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Essential services & places near Derigan
Derigan isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Padmapur tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices390 in Rayagada district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
P.O. PADMAPUR PADMAPUR PIN 765025
Bank · No map location — listed by district
UNION BANK OF INDIA, COLLEGE ROAD, PADMAPUR TOWN, DIST. BARGARH, ODISHA
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics43 in Rayagada district
Primary / community health centre
Nearby State Bank Of India,Padmapur, Padampur
Schools & anganwadis4 in Rayagada district
Colleges & universities8 in Rayagada district
Police & fire stations4 in Rayagada district
Government offices4 in Rayagada district
Temples7 in Rayagada district
Transport35 in Rayagada district
Agriculture services1 in Rayagada district
Community places3 in Rayagada district
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People often ask about Derigan
Where is Derigan located?
Derigan is a village in Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Derigan in?
Derigan is in Rayagada district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Derigan belong to?
Derigan comes under the Derigam gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Derigan?
The pincode of Derigan, Padmapur, Rayagada is 765024.
What is the population of Derigan?
As per the 2011 Census, Derigan had a population of 1,947 (977 males and 970 females).
How many households are there in Derigan?
Derigan had 478 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Derigan?
The literacy rate of Derigan was 56.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Derigan?
Derigan had 993 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Derigan in?
Derigan is in the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Derigan?
Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (Indian National Congress) won the Koraput Lok Sabha seat, which includes Derigan, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Derigan in?
Derigan is in the Gunupur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Derigan?
Satyajeet Gomango (Indian National Congress) won the Gunupur assembly seat, which includes Derigan, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Derigan?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Derigan is 427025 and its Census 2011 village code is 427025.
Which villages are near Derigan?
Villages near Derigan include Naira (within ~8 km), Nairaguda (within ~8 km), Sana huma (within ~8 km), Sapua bila (within ~8 km), Badahuma (within ~8 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Derigan?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 109.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Rayagada district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | 8,000 | 9,900 | 9,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | 5,000 | 7,200 | 6,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round | Gunpur APMC | 7,080 | 8,500 | 7,900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Rayagada APMC | 1,900 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Gunpur APMC | 7,000 | 8,240 | 7,680 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Rayagada APMC | 2,400 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot | Rayagada APMC | 2,900 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Gunpur APMC | 7,000 | 8,860 | 8,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Derigan's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Derigan →Compare Derigan with… →All villages in Padmapur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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