Derda - Samudrapur, Wardha

Derda is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Derda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derda is 534653. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.45 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Derda

According to the 2011 Census, Derda village had a total population of 506 people, including 259 males and 247 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.03%, with male literacy at 73.75% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Derda

Derda 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 Derda

Derda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wagholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Derda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Derda is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derda

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

Health Facilities in Derda

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

FAQs about Derda