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

As per Census 2011, Dargada village has a total population of 1,473 people, consisting of 764 males and 709 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 761 literate and 712 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 594 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,473764709
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22197124
Scheduled Castes (SC)235126109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)594305289
Literate Population761474287
Illiterate Population712290422

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VijaipaniNorth-West1.89 km
KundaNorth-West3.41 km
ChhiraruSouth-East3.63 km
KatoriNorth-East3.82 km
Daman KhamariyaNorth-East3.83 km
MihgaonEast4.08 km
SingoriNorth-East5.35 km
BudwaniEast5.38 km
Pahadi KhedaSouth-West5.41 km
SukriNorth-West5.62 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dargada

Where is Dargada located?

Dargada village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dargada?

Dargada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dargada?

The pincode of Dargada is 480888.

What is the population of Dargada?

Dargada has a total population of 1,473, including 764 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Dargada?

There are 318 households in Dargada.

What is the literacy rate in Dargada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dargada is 51.66%. Male literacy is 62.04% and female literacy is 40.48%.