Darakhola

Darakhola is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Kolimati is the gram panchayat of Darakhola village.

Here you can discover what makes Darakhola unique in its vibrant Ghasipura-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Darakhola’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 Darakhola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darakhola is 386865. The village spans a total geographical area of 345 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758015. Jajapur is nearest town to Darakhola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

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

Google Map of Darakhola

Population of Darakhola

According to the 2011 Census, Darakhola has a total population of about 382, with approximately 183 males and 199 females. The sex ratio is around 1087 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 311. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.27%, with male literacy at about 53.01% and female literacy near 26.63%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darakhola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darakhola

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

Nearby Villages of Darakhola

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Darakhola