Darada - Balipatna, Khordha

Darada is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Pampalo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darada is 407658. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Darada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jayadev Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darada

As per Census 2011, Darada village has a total population of 1,432 people, consisting of 716 males and 716 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,125 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Darada

Darada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Darada

Public transport in the Darada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Darada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Darada is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Darada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darada village are given below:

FAQs about Darada