Darda - Balarampur, Purulia

Darda is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Balarampur and around 40.1 km from Purulia. Darda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darda is 331717. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.14 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Darda

According to the 2011 Census, Darda village had a total population of 2,619 people, including 1,338 males and 1,281 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.45%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 47.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,293.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Darda

Darda 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 Darda

Darda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Darda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Darda is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darda

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

Health Facilities in Darda

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

FAQs about Darda