Darkholi - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Darkholi is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Jharpokharia and around 43 km from Baripada. Silphodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darkholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darkholi is 387864. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Darkholi

As per Census 2011, Darkholi village has a total population of 588 people, consisting of 300 males and 288 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 259 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 514 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Darkholi

Darkholi 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 Darkholi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Darkholi. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Darkholi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Darkholi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darkholi

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

Health Facilities in Darkholi

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

FAQs about Darkholi