Darri - Dhamtari

Darri is a village situated in the Dhamtari tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Dhamtari, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Darri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darri is 447156. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.71 hectares and falls under the 493773 pincode. Dhamtari is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Dhamtari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darri

As per Census 2011, Darri village has a total population of 1,396 people, consisting of 706 males and 690 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,033 literate and 363 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,396706690
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1609169
Scheduled Castes (SC)241311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593326
Literate Population1,033571462
Illiterate Population363135228

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Parsuli (amethi)West1.41 km
KharengaNorth-East1.57 km
JanwargaonSouth1.84 km
BanjariNorth-West2.01 km
AroudSouth-East2.52 km
KalartaraiNorth-West2.76 km
Tendu KonaWest3.08 km
MathuradihSouth-West3.34 km
AmethiWest3.61 km
LeelarSouth-East3.80 km

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 Sankra, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamtari to Darri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Darri is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Darri

Where is Darri located?

Darri village is located in Dhamtari Tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darri?

Darri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Darri?

The pincode of Darri is 493773.

What is the population of Darri?

Darri has a total population of 1,396, including 706 males and 690 females.

How many households are there in Darri?

There are 262 households in Darri.

What is the literacy rate in Darri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darri is 74.00%. Male literacy is 80.88% and female literacy is 66.96%.