Darug

Darug is a village located in Baijnath tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Baijnath. Baijnath is the sub-district headquarter of Darug village. As per 2009 stats, Daroog is the gram panchayat of Darug village.

Here you can discover what makes Darug unique in its vibrant Baijnath-Kangra region. You’ll see Darug’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Darug

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darug is 011957. The village spans a total geographical area of 225.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176125. Palampur is nearest town to Darug village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Darug village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baijnath Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Darug

Population of Darug

According to the 2011 Census, Darug has a total population of about 744, with approximately 354 males and 390 females. The sex ratio is around 1101 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 255 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.94%, with male literacy at about 82.20% and female literacy near 70.26%. There are around 187 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darug's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darug

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Darug. As per the 2011 stats, Darug had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Darug

Knowing the nearby villages of Darug helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Darug.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darug