Dara

Dara is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 25.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Narayanpur is the gram panchayat of Dara village.

Here you can discover what makes Dara unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dara is 333640. The village spans a total geographical area of 88.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Canning Town is nearest town to Dara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhangar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dara

Population of Dara

According to the 2011 Census, Dara has a total population of about 1,269, with approximately 660 males and 609 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 155 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 620 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.13%, with male literacy at about 67.12% and female literacy near 52.55%. There are around 256 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dara. As per the 2011 stats, Dara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dara

Knowing the nearby villages of Dara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dara