Indian Village Directory

Darrekasa Village

Darrekasa is an inhabited village in Salekasa Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538040, the Census 2011 record lists 397 people in 80 households and the reported area is 408.59 hectares. The local references include Salekasa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 53 km.

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Quick answer: Darrekasa is a village in Salekasa Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538040 and 397 people in 80 households.
Village Code538040
Population397
Households80
Area408.59 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Key Village Facts

Village
Darrekasa
Census Village Code
538040
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salekasa
Sub-district Census Code
04048
CD Block
Salekasa
Households
80
Population
397
Male Population
192
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
1,067.71
Area
408.59 hectares
Area
4.09 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
53 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Darrekasa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 397 people, 408.59 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Darrekasa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
TalukaSalekasa
CD BlockSalekasa
  • Darrekasa falls under Salekasa Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538040.
  • The record lists 397 people living in 80 households.
  • The reported village area is 408.59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density97.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share61.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share83.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Darrekasa in the official administrative record. Census village code 538040 and Salekasa CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04048
Village Census Code
538040
CD Block Code
0099
CD Block Name
Salekasa

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Darrekasa, about 53 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Salekasa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
53 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
53 km
Total Geographical Area
408.59 hectares
Area
4.09 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 397 people in 80 households, with 192 male residents and 205 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 61.46% for Darrekasa. Population density works out to about 97.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
80
Total Population
397
Male Population
192
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
1,067.71
Average Household Size
4.96
ST Population
244
ST Male Population
117
ST Female Population
127
ST Population Share
61.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Darrekasa list 1 government primary school, 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Darrekasa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
11
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
11
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Treated
Available
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Darrekasa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Darrekasa is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 16 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Darrekasa show that net sown area is 155.3 hectares and irrigated land is 130.3 hectares (83.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
210.21 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.01
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
12.44 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.68 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.45 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
155.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
130.3
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Darrekasa village located?

Darrekasa is in Salekasa Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Darrekasa village in?

Darrekasa village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Darrekasa village in?

Darrekasa village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Darrekasa under?

Darrekasa comes under Salekasa Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Darrekasa?

The Census village code of Darrekasa is 538040.

What is the population of Darrekasa village?

The village record lists 397 people and 80 households for Darrekasa.

How many households are in Darrekasa village?

The village record lists 80 households for Darrekasa.

What is the male and female population of Darrekasa?

The record lists 192 male residents and 205 female residents for Darrekasa.

What is the sex ratio of Darrekasa village?

The sex ratio of Darrekasa is 1,067.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Darrekasa village?

The reported geographical area of Darrekasa is 408.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Darrekasa village?

The approximate population density of Darrekasa is 97.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Darrekasa?

The nearest town listed for Darrekasa is Gondiya, about 53 km away.

How far is Darrekasa from the district headquarters?

Darrekasa is about 53 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Darrekasa from the sub-district headquarters?

Darrekasa is about 17 km from Salekasa, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Darrekasa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Darrekasa.

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

For Darrekasa, net sown area is 155.3 hectares and irrigated land is 130.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Darrekasa.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 2 health centre records for Darrekasa.

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.