Dargada - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Dargada is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Dargada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dargada is 495779. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.64 hectares and falls under the 480888 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Dargada 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 Dargada

According to the 2011 Census, Dargada village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 764 males and 709 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.78%, with male literacy at 71.06% and female literacy at 49.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 594.

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

Nearby Villages of Dargada

Dargada 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 Dargada

Dargada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Dargada is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Dargada is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dargada

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

Health Facilities in Dargada

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

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