Darada - Basta, Balasore

Darada is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Basta and around 32 km from Baleshwar. Darada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darada is 392459. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Darada

As per Census 2011, Darada village has a total population of 2,616 people, consisting of 1,331 males and 1,285 females. The village has 603 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,646 literate and 970 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Darada

Darada 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 Darada

Darada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Darada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Darada is about 32 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 Darada

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

Health Facilities in Darada

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

FAQs about Darada