Q01What is the pincode of Darda?
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The pincode of Darda, Balarampur block, Purulia district, West Bengal is 723143. The post office is Rangadih.
Q02Which post office delivers to Darda?
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Mail for Darda is delivered through Rangadih post office, pincode 723143, in Balarampur block, Purulia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.
Q03In which district is Darda located?
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Darda is a village in Balarampur block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
Q04What is the population of Darda as per Census 2011?
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As per the 2011 Census, Darda village has a population of 2,619 across 461 households.
Q05Who is the sarpanch of Darda?
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The current sarpanch of Darda gram panchayat is DINANATH SINGH BHUMIJ.
Q06Which Lok Sabha constituency is Darda in?
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Darda falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.
Q07Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Darda in?
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Darda falls under the Bandwan assembly constituency (AC #238) of West Bengal.
Q08What is the literacy rate in Darda?
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The Census 2011 literacy rate for Darda village is 53.2%.
Q09What is the sex ratio in Darda?
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The Census 2011 sex ratio for Darda village is 957 females per 1,000 males.
Q10What government schemes are applicable for residents of Darda?
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12 schemes currently match residents of Darda, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.
Q11How far is Darda from Purulia district centre?
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Darda is approximately 40 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purulia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.
Q12What is the LGD code of Darda?
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The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Darda village is 331717.
Q13Which is the nearest town to Darda?
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Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 30 km from Darda in a straight line.
Q14How big is Darda compared to other villages in Balarampur block?
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Darda ranks 7 of 90 villages in Balarampur block by Census 2011 population (2,619 residents).
Q15How far is Darda from Kolkata?
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Darda is about 223 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 291 km.
Q16How far is Darda from Hyderabad?
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Darda is about 1025 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1333 km.
Q17Which is the nearest railway station to Darda?
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Biramdih is the nearest railway station to Darda, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.
Q18Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darda?
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CHC, Nimdih is the nearest hospital or health centre to Darda, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.
Q19Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Darda?
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Bandhan Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Darda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.
Q20Which is the nearest petrol pump to Darda?
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Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Darda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.
Q21Who is the MLA of Darda?
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Darda falls under Bandwan assembly constituency (AC 238). The sitting MLA is Labsen Baskey (BJP).
Q22Who is the MP for Darda?
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Darda is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).
Q23What is the population of Darda in 2026?
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Darda is estimated at 2,930 people in 2026, up about 12% from 2,619 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).
Q24Which agro-climatic zone is Darda in?
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West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Darda in Purulia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.
Q25Who is the sarpanch of Darda?
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DINANATH SINGH BHUMIJ is the sarpanch of Darda gram panchayat, Balarampur block. See the sarpanch list of Balarampur block for every gram panchayat.
Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.