Dargarh - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dargarh is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Konde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dargarh is 447729. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.31 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

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

Population of Dargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Dargarh village had a total population of 460 people, including 231 males and 229 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.24%, with male literacy at 42.55% and female literacy at 25.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Dargarh

Dargarh 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 Dargarh

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dargarh. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Dargarh is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Dargarh is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dargarh

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

Health Facilities in Dargarh

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

FAQs about Dargarh