Darra Bhantha - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Darra Bhantha is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Sarangarh and around 50 km from Raigarh. Jildi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darra Bhantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darra Bhantha is 435340. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.41 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Darra Bhantha

As per Census 2011, Darra Bhantha village has a total population of 391 people, consisting of 205 males and 186 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darra Bhantha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population391205186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382018
Scheduled Castes (SC)1025349
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1407664
Literate Population268152116
Illiterate Population1235370

Nearby Villages of Darra Bhantha

Darra Bhantha 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)
NandeliEast1.27 km
HerdiNorth1.27 km
RedaWest1.28 km
MudiyadihSouth-East1.29 km
NandanpurNorth-East1.93 km
JildiNorth-West2.01 km
Basin BahraSouth2.09 km
DongiyaEast2.18 km
MudparSouth-East2.35 km
MahkampurNorth2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darra Bhantha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Darra Bhantha. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Darra Bhantha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Darra Bhantha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darra Bhantha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Darra Bhantha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Darra Bhantha

Where is Darra Bhantha located?

Darra Bhantha village is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darra Bhantha?

The Gram Panchayat of Darra Bhantha is Jildi.

What is the pincode of Darra Bhantha?

The pincode of Darra Bhantha is 496445.

What is the population of Darra Bhantha?

Darra Bhantha has a total population of 391, including 205 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Darra Bhantha?

There are 109 households in Darra Bhantha.

What is the literacy rate in Darra Bhantha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darra Bhantha is 68.54%. Male literacy is 74.15% and female literacy is 62.37%.