Darrabandha - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Darrabandha is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Tendunala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darrabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darrabandha is 441127. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.28 hectares and falls under the 491557 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Darrabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Darrabandha village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 416 males and 587 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,411 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.99%, with male literacy at 72.95% and female literacy at 57.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Darrabandha

Darrabandha 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 Darrabandha

Darrabandha 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 Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Darrabandha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Darrabandha is about 40 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 Darrabandha

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

Health Facilities in Darrabandha

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

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