Indian Village Directory

Darang Village

Darang is an inhabited village in Amlarem Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya. Its Census village code is 279348 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,234 people in 210 households. The local references include Amlarem CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jowai at about 54 km.

In short:

Darang is a village in Amlarem Sub-district, Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. The available record shows Census village code 279348 and 1,234 people in 210 households.

Village Code279348
Population1,234
Households210

Detailed village profile

Darang at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,234 people and Jowai as the nearest town reference for Darang, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Meghalaya
District Jaintia Hills
Sub-district Amlarem
CD Block Amlarem
  • Darang falls under Amlarem Sub-district in Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • The Census village code is 279348.
  • The record lists 1,234 people living in 210 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jowai.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Village Facts

Village
Darang
Census Village Code
279348
State
Meghalaya
State Census Code
17
District
Jaintia Hills
District Census Code
299
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amlarem
Sub-district Census Code
01998
CD Block
Amlarem
Households
210
Population
1,234
Male Population
632
Female Population
602
Sex Ratio
952.53
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
793109
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Average Household Size 5.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.59% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Darang in the official administrative record. Census village code 279348 and Amlarem CD Block.

State Census Code
17
District Census Code
299
Sub-district Census Code
01998
Village Census Code
279348
CD Block Code
0037
CD Block Name
Amlarem

Location and Distance

Jowai is the nearest town listed for Darang, about 54 km away. Jowai is listed as the district headquarters at about 54 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amlarem
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Jowai
Distance from District Headquarter
54 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jowai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
54 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Meghalaya
Distance within State/UT
54 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,234 people in 210 households, with 632 male residents and 602 female residents. The average household size is 5.88, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.59% for Darang.

Total Households
210
Total Population
1,234
Male Population
632
Female Population
602
Sex Ratio
952.53
Average Household Size
5.88
ST Population
1,229
ST Male Population
631
ST Female Population
598
ST Population Share
99.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Darang list 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools. 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
3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Darang include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Darang include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Darang is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Darang show that reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Betel Leaves. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Arecanut
Agricultural Commodities Second
Betel Leaves

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
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Darang

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.

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 793109 West Jaintia Hills Amlarem Latang Meghalaya Dawki-793109, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793109
State Bank of India CRM 793109 West Jaintia Hills Amlarem Dawki Dawki Icp Land Port, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, 793109

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 Darang village located?

Darang is in Amlarem Sub-district of Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, India.

Which district is Darang village in?

Darang village is in Jaintia Hills district.

Which state is Darang village in?

Darang village is in Meghalaya.

Which sub-district is Darang under?

Darang comes under Amlarem Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Darang?

The Census village code of Darang is 279348.

What is the population of Darang village?

The village record lists 1,234 people and 210 households for Darang.

How many households are in Darang village?

The village record lists 210 households for Darang.

What is the male and female population of Darang?

The record lists 632 male residents and 602 female residents for Darang.

What is the sex ratio of Darang village?

The sex ratio of Darang is 952.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Darang village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Darang, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Darang?

The nearest town listed for Darang is Jowai, about 54 km away.

How far is Darang from the district headquarters?

Darang is about 54 km from Jowai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Darang from the sub-district headquarters?

Darang is about 27 km from Amlarem, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Darang?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools for Darang.

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

For Darang, reported agricultural commodities include Arecanut and Betel Leaves.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Darang. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Darang.

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.