Darkata

Darkata is a village located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.7km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Darkata village. As per 2009 stats, Sekedda is the gram panchayat of Darkata village.

Here you can discover what makes Darkata unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Darkata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Darkata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darkata is 316774. The village spans a total geographical area of 292.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731216. Suri is nearest town to Darkata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darkata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rampurhat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Darkata

Population of Darkata

According to the 2011 Census, Darkata has a total population of about 2,198, with approximately 1,111 males and 1,087 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 378 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 663 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 149. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.50%, with male literacy at about 54.55% and female literacy near 42.32%. There are around 466 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darkata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darkata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Darkata. As per the 2011 stats, Darkata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Darkata

Knowing the nearby villages of Darkata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Darkata.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darkata