Darava

Darava is a village located in Mangalpur tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Mangalpur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Kayan is the gram panchayat of Darava village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darava is 402182. The village spans a total geographical area of 489 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755011. Jajapur is nearest town to Darava village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darava 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 Binjharpur 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 Darava

Population of Darava

According to the 2011 Census, Darava has a total population of about 666, with approximately 320 males and 346 females. The sex ratio is around 1081 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 27 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 78.08%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 76.30%. There are around 159 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darava's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darava

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

Nearby Villages of Darava

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

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