Darua - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Darua is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Majhiawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darua is 253788. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 824303 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Darua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darua

According to the 2011 Census, Darua village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 609 males and 564 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.41%, with male literacy at 70.24% and female literacy at 37.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Darua

Darua is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Darua

Public transport in the Darua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Darua is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Darua is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darua village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Darua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darua village are given below:

FAQs about Darua