Darri - Dipka, Korba

Darri is a village situated in the Dipka tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 39 km from Katghora and around 30 km from Korba. Darri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darri is 435817. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.04 hectares and falls under the 495454 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Kobra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darri

According to the 2011 Census, Darri village had a total population of 1,310 people, including 672 males and 638 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 61.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,310672638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19810395
Scheduled Castes (SC)596302294
Scheduled Tribes (ST)714427
Literate Population793459334
Illiterate Population517213304

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)
MahuwadihNorth-East1.38 km
BharrakudaSouth-East1.49 km
MudhaliWest1.52 km
ChhindpurNorth1.61 km
AkharapaliEast2.19 km
KatsiraSouth-East2.68 km
NawaparaWest2.70 km
MudiyanarNorth2.71 km
BhilaibazarNorth-East2.81 km
BhalpahriSouth-West3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darri

Darri 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 Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Darri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Darri

Where is Darri located?

Darri village is located in Dipka Tehsil, Korba 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 495454.

What is the population of Darri?

Darri had a total population of 1,310, including 672 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Darri?

Darri had 292 households.

What is the literacy rate in Darri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darri was 71.31%. Male literacy was 80.67% and female literacy was 61.51%.