Darang - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Darang is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Champa and around 26 km from Janjgir. Darang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darang is 436820. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.78 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Darang

According to the 2011 Census, Darang village had a total population of 1,780 people, including 899 males and 881 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.65%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 55.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Darang

Darang 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 Darang

Darang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh6, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Darang is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Darang is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darang

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

Health Facilities in Darang

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

FAQs about Darang