Darur - Siruguppa, Ballari

Darur is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Siruguppa and around 45 km from Bellary. Shanavasapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darur is 604849. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.05 hectares and falls under the 583154 pincode. Tekkalkote is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Darur

As per Census 2011, Darur village has a total population of 3,772 people, consisting of 1,856 males and 1,916 females. The village has 698 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 578 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,771 literate and 2,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,634 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Darur

Darur 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 Darur

Darur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudatini, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tekkalkote to Darur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Darur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darur

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

Health Facilities in Darur

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

FAQs about Darur