Darra - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Darra is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Kasdol and around 120 km from Raipur. Darra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darra is 444023. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.17 hectares and falls under the 493344 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 0.5 km away.

Darra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darra

According to the 2011 Census, Darra village had a total population of 950 people, including 488 males and 462 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 80.29% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Darra

Darra 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 Darra

Darra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Darra is about 0.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Darra is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darra

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

Health Facilities in Darra

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

FAQs about Darra