Darin

Darin is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Darin village. As per 2009 stats, Dareen is the gram panchayat of Darin village.

Here you can discover what makes Darin unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Darin’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 Darin

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darin is 010556. The village spans a total geographical area of 93.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Nadaun is nearest town to Darin village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Darin 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Darin

Population of Darin

According to the 2011 Census, Darin has a total population of about 275, with approximately 130 males and 145 females. The sex ratio is around 1115 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 63 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 76.73%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 73.79%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darin's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darin

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

Nearby Villages of Darin

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

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