Durbha - Zari-Jamani, Yavatmal

Durbha is a village situated in the Zari-Jamani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zari-jamani and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Durbha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durbha is 543935. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.92 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Durbha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durbha

According to the 2011 Census, Durbha village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 568 males and 588 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 81.39% and female literacy at 65.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Durbha

Durbha 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 Durbha

Public transport in the Durbha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Durbha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Durbha is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durbha

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

Health Facilities in Durbha

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

FAQs about Durbha