Darom - Bandgaon, West Singhbhum
Darom is a village situated in the Bandgaon subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 26 km from Bandgaon and around 79 km from Chaibasa. Champwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darom village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darom is 377094. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode.
Darom village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Darom
According to the 2011 Census, Darom village had a total population of 245 people, including 126 males and 119 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.13%, with male literacy at 59.38% and female literacy at 31.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 245 | 126 | 119 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 30 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 193 | 98 | 95 |
| Literate Population | 88 | 57 | 31 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 69 | 88 |
Nearby Villages of Darom
Darom is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Darom
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Darom.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Darom is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darom
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darom village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Darom
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darom village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Darom
Where is Darom located?
Darom village is located in Bandgaon Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darom?
The Gram Panchayat of Darom is Champwa.
What is the pincode of Darom?
The pincode of Darom is 833201.
What is the population of Darom?
Darom had a total population of 245, including 126 males and 119 females.
How many households are there in Darom?
Darom had 38 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darom?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darom was 45.13%. Male literacy was 59.38% and female literacy was 31.31%.