Indian Village Directory

Darkhad Village

Darkhad is an inhabited village in Alirajpur Sub-district of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 505284, the Census 2011 record lists 2,354 people in 383 households and the reported area is 1,261.31 hectares. The local references include Kattiwada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Alirajpur at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Darkhad is a village in Alirajpur Sub-district, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 505284 and 2,354 people in 383 households.
Village Code505284
Population2,354
Households383
Area1,261.31 hectares
Nearest TownAlirajpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Darkhad
Census Village Code
505284
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Alirajpur
District Census Code
465
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Alirajpur
Sub-district Census Code
03713
CD Block
Kattiwada
Households
383
Population
2,354
Male Population
1,228
Female Population
1,126
Sex Ratio
916.94
Area
1,261.31 hectares
Area
12.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Alirajpur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Darkhad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,354 people, 1,261.31 hectares of reported area and Alirajpur as the nearest town reference for Darkhad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAlirajpur
Sub-districtAlirajpur
CD BlockKattiwada
  • Darkhad falls under Alirajpur Sub-district in Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 505284.
  • The record lists 2,354 people living in 383 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,261.31 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Alirajpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density186.63 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Darkhad in the official administrative record. Census village code 505284 and Kattiwada CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
465
Sub-district Census Code
03713
Village Census Code
505284
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Kattiwada

Location and Distance

Alirajpur is the nearest town listed for Darkhad, about 18 km away. Alirajpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Alirajpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Alirajpur
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Alirajpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Alirajpur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
1,261.31 hectares
Area
12.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,354 people in 383 households, with 1,228 male residents and 1,126 female residents. The average household size is 6.15, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.28% for Darkhad. Population density works out to about 186.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
383
Total Population
2,354
Male Population
1,228
Female Population
1,126
Sex Ratio
916.94
Average Household Size
6.15
ST Population
2,337
ST Male Population
1,219
ST Female Population
1,118
ST Population Share
99.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Darkhad list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Darkhad include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.28 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
13.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Darkhad include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Darkhad include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Darkhad is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Darkhad show that reported agricultural commodities include Makka and Jawar, net sown area is 749.14 hectares and irrigated land is 28.24 hectares (3.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Makka
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jawar
Forest Area In Hectares
118.53 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
147.16
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
223.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.75 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.63 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.72 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
749.14
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
720.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.240000000000002
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
14.64 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Darkhad

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
21
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
6

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 17 81%
CRM 4 19%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 5 24%
State Bank of India 4 19%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 9.5%
Axis Bank Limited 2 9.5%
Bank of India 1 4.8%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 457885 Alirajpur Alirajpur Kattiwada Khas Rajmahal Road Near Police Station, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457885
Bank of India ATM 457887 Alirajpur Alirajpur Alirajpur (M) Amla Lane, Alirajpur Opp. Rathod Samaj Bhawan, 15, Tilak Marg, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 457887 Alirajpur Alirajpur Alirajpur (M) Amla Line, Alirajpur Ward No.8, Tilak Marg, House No.25, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887
Canara Bank ATM 457887 Alirajpur Alirajpur Achpai Sorba Road No.126, Subhash Marg Alirajpur, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887
Central Bank of India ATM 457887 Alirajpur Alirajpur Alirajpur (M) 20, Nagar Palika Marg Near Gayatri Mandir Alirajpur, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887
Bank of Baroda ATM 457888 Alirajpur Alirajpur Sondwa Umrali Road Near Bus Stand, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457888
Bank of Baroda ATM 470001 Alirajpur Alirajpur Alirajpur (M) Hospital Road Plot No 15, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 470001
Bank of Baroda ATM 457887 Alirajpur Alirajpur Alirajpur (M) Subhash Marg Near Bus Stand, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, 457887

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Darkhad village located?

Darkhad is in Alirajpur Sub-district of Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Darkhad village in?

Darkhad village is in Alirajpur district.

Which state is Darkhad village in?

Darkhad village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Darkhad under?

Darkhad comes under Alirajpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Darkhad?

The Census village code of Darkhad is 505284.

What is the population of Darkhad village?

The village record lists 2,354 people and 383 households for Darkhad.

How many households are in Darkhad village?

The village record lists 383 households for Darkhad.

What is the male and female population of Darkhad?

The record lists 1,228 male residents and 1,126 female residents for Darkhad.

What is the sex ratio of Darkhad village?

The sex ratio of Darkhad is 916.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Darkhad village?

The reported geographical area of Darkhad is 1,261.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Darkhad village?

The approximate population density of Darkhad is 186.63 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Darkhad?

The nearest town listed for Darkhad is Alirajpur, about 18 km away.

How far is Darkhad from the district headquarters?

Darkhad is about 18 km from Alirajpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Darkhad from the sub-district headquarters?

Darkhad is about 18 km from Alirajpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Darkhad?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Darkhad.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Darkhad?

For Darkhad, reported agricultural commodities include Makka and Jawar, net sown area is 749.14 hectares and irrigated land is 28.24 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Darkhad?

The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Darkhad. These records include 12 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Darkhad.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.