Darikeoradanga - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Darikeoradanga is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from Bishnupur and around 12.2 km from Alipore. Keoradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darikeoradanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darikeoradanga is 333446. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.87 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Darikeoradanga

As per Census 2011, Darikeoradanga village has a total population of 1,284 people, consisting of 667 males and 617 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 835 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,284667617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387068
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,226635591
Literate Population835489346
Illiterate Population449178271

Nearby Villages of Darikeoradanga

Darikeoradanga 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BetberiaNorth-East0.67 km
KeoradangaSouth-West0.97 km
TapnaSouth-East1.26 km
Chak RosanmamudNorth1.44 km
Chak NursikdarNorth-East1.56 km
GandhabaduliWest1.94 km
KhalashitalaNorth2.01 km
GabbariaSouth-West2.02 km
DosatinaSouth2.16 km
Chak SitaramNorth2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darikeoradanga

Darikeoradanga 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 Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Darikeoradanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Darikeoradanga is about 12.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darikeoradanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Darikeoradanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Darikeoradanga

Where is Darikeoradanga located?

Darikeoradanga village is located in Bishnupur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darikeoradanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Darikeoradanga is Keoradanga.

What is the pincode of Darikeoradanga?

The pincode of Darikeoradanga is 743503.

What is the population of Darikeoradanga?

Darikeoradanga has a total population of 1,284, including 667 males and 617 females.

How many households are there in Darikeoradanga?

There are 297 households in Darikeoradanga.

What is the literacy rate in Darikeoradanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darikeoradanga is 65.03%. Male literacy is 73.31% and female literacy is 56.08%.