Darkundi

Darkundi is a village located in Kuakhia tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kuakhia (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Gandhana is the gram panchayat of Darkundi village.

Here you can discover what makes Darkundi unique in its vibrant Kuakhia-Jajapur region. You’ll see Darkundi’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 Darkundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darkundi is 401487. The village spans a total geographical area of 72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755009. Jajapur is nearest town to Darkundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darkundi 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 Korei Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Darkundi

Population of Darkundi

According to the 2011 Census, Darkundi has a total population of about 575, with approximately 301 males and 274 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 121 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.26%, with male literacy at about 88.04% and female literacy near 75.91%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darkundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darkundi

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

Nearby Villages of Darkundi

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

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