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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Derda village has a total population of 506 people, consisting of 259 males and 247 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Derda are given below:

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