Durgi, Odisha
Durgi | |
|---|---|
Panchayat | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Rayagada |
| Elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Oriya, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 06856 |
Durgi is a census village & Gram Panchayat Head Quarters in Rayagada district in the state of Odisha, India.
Geography
Durgi is located at 19°31′N 83°31′E / 19.52°N 83.52°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 342 m (1,122 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Durgi had a population of 2500. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Durgi has an average literacy rate of 50%. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Population_Finder.aspx shows that the total population of the village is 2500 out of which male population is 1500 and the female population is 1000.Gram Devi is the prime Goddess of Durgi. There is a beautiful temple, with its new look, for her.The temple of Lord Jagannath is situated by the main road and opposite of temple of Maa Bhairavi.There is a spring named Tumbalpadu, a scenic spot just 2 km away from Durgi.
Temples of divinity
A no. of temples enhance the cultural beauty of the village. They are;
- The temple of Lord Jagannath by the main road,
- The temple of Goddess Vairavi opposite of Sri Jagannath Temple,
- The temple of Grama Devi(Thakurani Mandir),
- The temple of Lord Shiva which is around 200 years old made by the than ruler of Durgi,
- The temple of Radhakanta by the main road and another Radhakrishna Mandir in mid of the village.,
- The temple of Sai Baba.
Visiting places
A water reservoir is located at Kundanpadar, Durgi with a catchment area of 2 square miles (5.2 km2). The water of this reservoir irrigates many acres of land near by Durgi, Bhaleri, Kundanpadar, Balipadar and also supplies drinking water to Durgi village. Its construction was completed in the year 2000.The panoramic view of the reservoir is a popular tourist attraction. This is also a popular picnic destination.
Educational Institutes
- U.P. School, Durgi(Provides 1st to 5th standard primary education)
- M.E. School, Durgi (Provides 6th and 7th standard middle education)
- P.S. High School, Durgi (Provides 8th to 10th standard higher secondary education)
- Saraswati Sisu Vidya Mandir
Financial institutions/banks
- Utkal Grameen Bank
Politics
Current MLA from Bissam-Cuttack (ST) Assembly Constituency is Jagannath Saraka (won by: 29186 votes) of BJD, who won the seat in State elections of 2014 for the first time.[3]
Durgi is part of Koraput (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Durgi
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "General Elections for Bissam Cuttack Assembly Constituency". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies of Odisha" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-09-25.