Darkhola - Kharagpur - I, Paschim Medinipur
Darkhola is a village situated in the Kharagpur - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Khelarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darkhola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darkhola is 341674. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.68 hectares and falls under the 721304 pincode.
Darkhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Darkhola
Darkhola 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Joygopalpur | South | 0.88 km |
| Rakhalgerya | North | 0.89 km |
| Chitrapathar | North-West | 1.04 km |
| Keshuria | East | 1.18 km |
| Betkundari | North | 1.31 km |
| Bagmari | North | 1.31 km |
| Angarnali | South-West | 1.39 km |
| Uttarbali | South-East | 1.55 km |
| Rathbar | South-East | 1.59 km |
| Paschimkhagra | South | 1.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Darkhola
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Darkhola. The nearest railway station is Benapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Darkhola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darkhola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Darkhola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darkhola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darkhola
Where is Darkhola located?
Darkhola village is located in Kharagpur - I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darkhola?
The Gram Panchayat of Darkhola is Khelarh.
What is the pincode of Darkhola?
The pincode of Darkhola is 721304.