Darging - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Darging is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Darjing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darging village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darging is 384804. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Darging

According to the 2011 Census, Darging village had a total population of 720 people, including 349 males and 371 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 76.39% and female literacy at 55.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Darging

Darging 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 Darging

Darging is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Darging is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Darging is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darging

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

Health Facilities in Darging

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

FAQs about Darging