Darju - Raikia, Kandhamal
Darju is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darju village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darju is 417637. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Darju village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Darju
According to the 2011 Census, Darju village had a total population of 54 people, including 21 males and 33 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,571 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.00%, with male literacy at 41.18% and female literacy at 7.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54 | 21 | 33 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 45 | 14 | 31 |
Nearby Villages of Darju
Darju is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Darju
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Darju.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Darju is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Darju is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darju
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darju village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Darju
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darju village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darju
Where is Darju located?
Darju village is located in Raikia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darju?
The Gram Panchayat of Darju is Ranaba.
What is the pincode of Darju?
The pincode of Darju is 762101.
What is the population of Darju?
Darju had a total population of 54, including 21 males and 33 females.
How many households are there in Darju?
Darju had 13 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darju?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darju was 20.00%. Male literacy was 41.18% and female literacy was 7.14%.