Darum

Darum is a village located in Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Kankavli (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Oras Bk.. As per 2009 stats, Darum village is also a gram panchayat.

Darum has its own place in the vibrant Sindhudurg 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 Darum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darum is 566407. The village spans a total geographical area of 977.29 hectares. Kankavli is nearest town to Darum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Darum

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 861 428 433
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 91 43 48
Scheduled Castes (SC) 117 56 61
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 10 4 6
Literate Population 593 314 279
Illiterate Population 268 114 154

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

  • The total population of Darum village is around 861, including approximately 428 males and 433 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 91 children aged 0–6 years in Darum village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Darum village has 117 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 10 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Darum village is about 68.87%, with male literacy at 73.36% and female literacy at 64.43%.
  • There are around 242 households in Darum village.

Connectivity of Darum

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Darum. As per the 2011 stats, Darum 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 Darum

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

Wargaon Shidavne Saliste Audumbarnagar Tarele Jambhalnagar Dhareshwar Kasarde Uttargavthan Anandnagar Ozaram

Frequently Asked Questions about Darum

Where is Darum located?
Darum village is situated in Kankavli Tehsil, within the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darum?
Darum serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Darum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Darum is 861, with 428 males and 433 females.
How many households are there in Darum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Darum village has a total of 242 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darum as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Darum is 68.87%. The male literacy rate is 73.36%, while the female literacy rate is 64.43%.