Darain - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Darain is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Darain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darain is 501208. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.87 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Darain

According to the 2011 Census, Darain village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 534 males and 584 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.77%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 55.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Darain

Darain 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 Darain

Darain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Darain is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Darain is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darain

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

Health Facilities in Darain

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

FAQs about Darain