Darai

Darai is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 79km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Darie is the gram panchayat of Darai village.

Here you can discover what makes Darai unique in its vibrant Gandoh-Doda region. You’ll see Darai’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 Darai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darai is 004352. The village spans a total geographical area of 109.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Darai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 69km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darai 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 Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Darai

Population of Darai

According to the 2011 Census, Darai has a total population of about 864, with approximately 435 males and 429 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 177 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 409 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 188. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.70%, with male literacy at about 66.21% and female literacy near 41.03%. There are around 130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darai

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

Nearby Villages of Darai

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

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