Darida - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Darida is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Darida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darida is 361454. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 828125 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Darida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darida

According to the 2011 Census, Darida village had a total population of 3,366 people, including 1,721 males and 1,645 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.30%, with male literacy at 79.63% and female literacy at 54.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Darida

Darida 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 Darida

Darida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Darida is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darida

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

Health Facilities in Darida

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

FAQs about Darida