Darri - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Darri is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Darri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darri is 438530. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.38 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Darri

According to the 2011 Census, Darri village had a total population of 1,322 people, including 655 males and 667 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.66%, with male literacy at 65.40% and female literacy at 36.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 734.

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

Nearby Villages of Darri

Darri 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 Darri

Darri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Darri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Darri is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darri

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

Health Facilities in Darri

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

FAQs about Darri