Darara(Darada) - Khaira, Balasore
Darara(Darada) is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khaira and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Gadpokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darara(Darada) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darara(Darada) is 393522. The village covers a total geographical area of 10 hectares and falls under the 756059 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Darara(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 Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Darara(Darada)
Darara(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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kupari | South | 1.04 km |
| Kabar | East | 1.06 km |
| Gadapokhari | North-West | 1.22 km |
| Chakabasantapur | North-East | 1.79 km |
| Sapagadia | North | 1.83 km |
| Joragadia | South | 2.20 km |
| Mundahata | North | 2.30 km |
| Itamundei | South-East | 2.34 km |
| Sunsarpur(sundarpur) | North-East | 2.58 km |
| Salagadia | South-West | 2.58 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Darara(Darada)
Public transport in the Darara(Darada) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Darara(Darada) is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Darara(Darada) is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darara(Darada)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darara(Darada) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Darara(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 Darara(Darada) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Darara(Darada)
Where is Darara(Darada) located?
Darara(Darada) village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darara(Darada)?
The Gram Panchayat of Darara(Darada) is Gadpokhari.
What is the pincode of Darara(Darada)?
The pincode of Darara(Darada) is 756059.