Darot Kalan - Ghansaur, Seoni

Darot Kalan is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Darotkalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darot Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darot Kalan is 496147. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.67 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Darot Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Darot Kalan village had a total population of 784 people, including 405 males and 379 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 75.30% and female literacy at 61.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Darot Kalan

Darot Kalan 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 Darot Kalan

Darot Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Darot Kalan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Darot Kalan is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darot Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Darot Kalan

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

FAQs about Darot Kalan