Darramuda - Kharsia, Raigarh

Darramuda is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Darramuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darramuda is 435250. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.42 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Darramuda

According to the 2011 Census, Darramuda village had a total population of 1,024 people, including 511 males and 513 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 62.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Darramuda

Darramuda 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 Darramuda

Darramuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Darramuda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Darramuda is about 31 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 Darramuda

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

Health Facilities in Darramuda

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

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