Darail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Darail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darail is 311118. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.48 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Darail

As per Census 2011, Darail village has a total population of 290 people, consisting of 154 males and 136 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Darail

Darail 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 Darail

Public transport in the Darail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Darail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Darail is about 8.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darail

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

Health Facilities in Darail

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

FAQs about Darail