Daruj

Daruj is a village located in Khatav tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Vaduj (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Daruj village is also a gram panchayat.

Daruj has its own place in the vibrant Satara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Daruj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Daruj is 563506. The village spans a total geographical area of 1039.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415505. Rahimatpur is nearest town to Daruj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Daruj village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Koregaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Daruj

Below is a concise population overview of Daruj as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,699 1,361 1,338
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 298 154 144
Scheduled Castes (SC) 482 238 244
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 6 4 2
Literate Population 1,829 1,019 810
Illiterate Population 870 342 528

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Daruj village:

  • The total population of Daruj village is around 2,699, including approximately 1,361 males and 1,338 females, with a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 298 children aged 0–6 years in Daruj village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Daruj village has 482 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 6 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Daruj village is about 67.77%, with male literacy at 74.87% and female literacy at 60.54%.
  • There are around 564 households in Daruj village.

Connectivity of Daruj

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Daruj. As per the 2011 stats, Daruj had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Daruj

Knowing the nearby villages of Daruj helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Daruj.

Frequently Asked Questions about Daruj

Where is Daruj located?
Daruj village is situated in Khatav Tehsil, within the Satara district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Daruj?
Daruj serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Daruj?
The pincode of Daruj is 415505, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Daruj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Daruj is 2,699, with 1,361 males and 1,338 females.
How many households are there in Daruj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Daruj village has a total of 564 households.
What is the literacy rate in Daruj as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Daruj is 67.77%. The male literacy rate is 74.87%, while the female literacy rate is 60.54%.