Darel

Block / Tehsil Handwara
District Kupwara

About Darel

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Darel village is 000247. Darel village is located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Tarthpora B is the gram panchayat of Darel village.

The total geographical area of village is 125.1 hectares. Darel has a total population of 1,903 peoples, out of which male population is 1,022 while female population is 881. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 862 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of darel village is 47.87% out of which 54.50% males and 40.18% females are literate. There are about 278 houses in darel village.

Handwara is nearest town to darel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Darel

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,903 1,022 881
Literate Population 911 557 354
Illiterate Population 992 465 527

Connectivity of Darel

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Darel

Frequently Asked Questions about Darel

Where is Darel located?

Darel village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darel?

The Gram Panchayat of Darel is Tarthpora B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Darel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Darel is 1,903, with 1,022 males and 881 females.

How many households are there in Darel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Darel village has a total of 278 households.

What is the literacy rate in Darel as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Darel is 47.87%. The male literacy rate is 54.50%, while the female literacy rate is 40.18%.