Darri - Kharsia, Raigarh

Darri 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 20 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Darri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darri is 435270. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.14 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darri

According to the 2011 Census, Darri village had a total population of 763 people, including 390 males and 373 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 87.03% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Darri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Darri is about 20 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:

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