Darada

Darada is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Darada village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Darada unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Darada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Darada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darada is 392459. The village spans a total geographical area of 200 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756022. Jaleswar is nearest town to Darada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Darada

Population of Darada

According to the 2011 Census, Darada has a total population of about 2,616, with approximately 1,331 males and 1,285 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 358 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 420 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 164. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.92%, with male literacy at about 69.12% and female literacy near 56.50%. There are around 603 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Darada. As per the 2011 stats, Darada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Darada

Knowing the nearby villages of Darada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Darada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darada