Darsimala - Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai

Darsimala is a village situated in the Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Dharmavaram and around 54 km from Anantapur. Darsimala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darsimala is 595162. The village covers a total geographical area of 3462 hectares and falls under the 515672 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Darsimala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Darsimala

According to the 2011 Census, Darsimala village had a total population of 3,591 people, including 1,839 males and 1,752 females, living in 896 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.68%, with male literacy at 65.27% and female literacy at 41.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 871.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5911,8391,752
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422221201
Scheduled Castes (SC)683346337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)871443428
Literate Population1,7011,056645
Illiterate Population1,8907831,107

Nearby Villages of Darsimala

Darsimala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NelakotaSouth5.54 km
RavulacheruvuNorth-West5.88 km
MukthapuramEast6.17 km
D.cherlopalleNorth-East6.21 km
MallakalvaWest6.60 km
SangalaNorth8.15 km
BuddareddipalleSouth-East8.35 km
ObulapuramNorth8.56 km
ElukuntlaSouth-East8.68 km
ChennarayapatnamNorth9.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darsimala

Darsimala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinnekuntapali, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Darsimala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Darsimala is about 54 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 Darsimala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Darsimala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Darsimala

Where is Darsimala located?

Darsimala village is located in Dharmavaram Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darsimala?

Darsimala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Darsimala?

The pincode of Darsimala is 515672.

What is the population of Darsimala?

Darsimala had a total population of 3,591, including 1,839 males and 1,752 females.

How many households are there in Darsimala?

Darsimala had 896 households.

What is the literacy rate in Darsimala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darsimala was 53.68%. Male literacy was 65.27% and female literacy was 41.59%.