Darra

Darra is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.7km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Darra village. As per 2009 stats, Serpur is the gram panchayat of Darra village.

Here you can discover what makes Darra unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Darra’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 Darra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darra is 309619. The village spans a total geographical area of 128.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Darra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darra 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Darra

Population of Darra

According to the 2011 Census, Darra has a total population of about 1,431, with approximately 733 males and 698 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 203 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 562 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.19%, with male literacy at about 65.89% and female literacy near 58.31%. There are around 307 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Darra

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

Nearby Villages of Darra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Darra