Darana - Sindkhede, Dhule

Darana is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Darane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darana is 526233. The village covers a total geographical area of 1282 hectares and falls under the 425407 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Darana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Darana

According to the 2011 Census, Darana village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 814 males and 754 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Darana

Darana 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 Darana

Darana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Darana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Darana is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darana

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

Health Facilities in Darana

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

FAQs about Darana