Daronda - Illambazar, Birbhum

Daronda is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Illambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daronda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daronda is 318030. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.16 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Daronda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Daronda

As per Census 2011, Daronda village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 586 males and 563 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 819 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Daronda

Daronda 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 Daronda

Daronda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Daronda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Daronda is about 40.5 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 Daronda

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

Health Facilities in Daronda

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

FAQs about Daronda