Dargahan - Gurur, Balod

Dargahan is a village situated in the Gurur tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Gurur and around 80 km from Durg. Dargahan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dargahan is 443422. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.66 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Gurur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dargahan

According to the 2011 Census, Dargahan village had a total population of 567 people, including 293 males and 274 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.57%, with male literacy at 94.49% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Dargahan

Dargahan 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 Dargahan

Dargahan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gurur to Dargahan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dargahan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dargahan

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

Health Facilities in Dargahan

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

FAQs about Dargahan