Daria - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Daria is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Canning and around 46.9 km from Alipore. Daria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daria is 333763. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.73 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Daria

As per Census 2011, Daria village has a total population of 4,900 people, consisting of 2,534 males and 2,366 females. The village has 1,101 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 631 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,005 literate and 1,895 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9002,5342,366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)631320311
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,2562,2302,026
Literate Population3,0051,7641,241
Illiterate Population1,8957701,125

Nearby Villages of Daria

Daria 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)
RoniaSouth-West1.01 km
Thakurani BariaNorth-West1.36 km
Mandar BariaNorth-East1.68 km
Sundi PukhuriaEast1.99 km
Tetul BanaWest2.14 km
NarayangarNorth-West2.40 km
GobramariSouth-East2.49 km
SibnagarNorth2.64 km
BhaleyaSouth-West2.81 km
RamamariSouth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Daria

Daria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Betheria Ghola, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Daria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Daria is about 46.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Daria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Daria

Where is Daria located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Daria?

Daria is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Daria?

The pincode of Daria is 743363.

What is the population of Daria?

Daria has a total population of 4,900, including 2,534 males and 2,366 females.

How many households are there in Daria?

There are 1,101 households in Daria.

What is the literacy rate in Daria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Daria is 61.33%. Male literacy is 69.61% and female literacy is 52.45%.