Dara - Manora, Washim
Dara is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Chausala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dara is 531030. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.63 hectares and falls under the 444404 pincode.
Dara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dara
Dara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gartek | East | 1.08 km |
| Dapura Kh. | West | 1.54 km |
| Dahithana | North | 1.66 km |
| Dapura Bk. | North-West | 1.72 km |
| Bhoyani | South | 1.91 km |
| M. Shahapur | West | 2.44 km |
| Chausala | East | 2.59 km |
| Nayani | South | 2.97 km |
| Rudrala | South-West | 3.23 km |
| Jamni | West | 3.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dara
Dara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Dara is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Dara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Dara
Where is Dara located?
Dara village is located in Manora Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dara?
The Gram Panchayat of Dara is Chausala.
What is the pincode of Dara?
The pincode of Dara is 444404.