Darra - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Darra is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Serpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darra is 309619. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.93 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Darra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darra

According to the 2011 Census, Darra village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 733 males and 698 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.48%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Darra

Darra 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 Darra

Darra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bangalbaree, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Darra

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

Health Facilities in Darra

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

FAQs about Darra