Darha - Meerganj, Bareilly

Darha is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Darha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darha is 129591. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.26 hectares and falls under the 243501 pincode. Shahi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Darha

As per Census 2011, Darha village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 353 males and 329 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 406 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Darha

Darha 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 Darha

Darha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaneta, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahi to Darha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Darha is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darha

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

Health Facilities in Darha

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

FAQs about Darha