Darho - Gawan, Giridih

Darho is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Jamdar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darho is 350218. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Darho village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darho

According to the 2011 Census, Darho village had a total population of 951 people, including 481 males and 470 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.81%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 39.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Darho

Darho 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 Darho

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Darho. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Darho is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darho

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

Health Facilities in Darho

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

FAQs about Darho