Darcha

Village in Himachal Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Darcha (elevation 3,360 m or 11,020 ft)[1] is a pair of villages (Darcha Sumdo and Darach Dangma) on the Bhaga River in the Lahaul sub-division in the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the northernmost permanent settlement in Himachal Pradesh along the Manali-Leh Highway.[2] With the opening of the Atal Tunnel, Darcha is likely to see a large influx of tourists as it is now connected to Manali throughout the year.[original research?] The Nimmu–Padam–Darcha road which is being constructed, will improve connectivity of Kargil, Zanskar and Leh District of Ladakh to Darcha.[citation needed]

Country India
Elevation
3,360 m (11,020 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
175132
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Darcha
Village
Darcha Sumdo (left), Darcha Dangma (right), Oct 2020
Darcha Sumdo and Darach Dangma
Darcha is located in Himachal Pradesh
Darcha
Darcha
Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 32.674°N 77.216°E / 32.674; 77.216
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictLahaul and Spiti
Area
 • Total
0.51 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Elevation
3,360 m (11,020 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
358
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
175132
Vehicle registrationHP-42
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Demographics and amenities

Darcha consists of two adjacent villages, Darcha Sumdo and Darcha Dangma with a total area of 51.3 ha (127 acres). Information on Darcha from the Census of India 2011 is given in the table below.[3]

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Census 2011 data on Darcha Sumdo and Darcha Dangma
MeasureDarcha SumdoDarcha DangmaDarcha (total)
Area (ha)10.640.751.3
Population172166338
Households383472
Scheduled Caste<5%Nil
Scheduled Tribes41-50%>75%
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Schooling from primary up to senior secondary (Class 1 to 12) is available in the village. There is a Primary Health Centre at Darcha. Drinking water is available, and the village has power and telephone connections.[3]

Transport

Old bridge at Darcha
New bridge at Darcha.

Darcha will be a station on the under-construction Bhanupli–Leh line.[4] Darcha lies on NH-3.

Some buses between Manali and Leh stop for the night at Darcha where travelers sleep in tents.[citation needed] A new all weather steel bridge of 360 meters length has been built over the confluence of the Bhaga river and Jankar Nala on the Leh-Manali Highway.[5] The village is the end-point of a popular trek beginning in Padum, Zanskar. Roadside stalls offer basic food.[2]

All passing vehicles must stop at Darcha's police checkpoint for identification and passport checks.[2][6]

Gallery

  • Darcha Bridge on Jankar NalaDarcha Dangma village, Oct 2020
    Darcha Bridge on Jankar Nala
    Darcha Bridge on Jankar Nala
    Darcha Dangma village, Oct 2020
  • Darcha village, Oct 2020
    Darcha village, Oct 2020
  • R. Bhaga, Darcha to Gemur, Oct '20
    R. Bhaga, Darcha to Gemur, Oct '20
  • R. Bhaga from Darcha past Jispa to Gemur, Jun '24
    R. Bhaga from Darcha past Jispa to Gemur, Jun '24
  • Fields on the Bhaga river bed, Oct '20
    Fields on the Bhaga river bed, Oct '20

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