Danai - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Danai is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danai is 253077. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Danai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Danai

As per Census 2011, Danai village has a total population of 1,265 people, consisting of 645 males and 620 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Danai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,265645620
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537677
Scheduled Castes (SC)336174162
Literate Population762446316
Illiterate Population503199304

Nearby Villages of Danai

Danai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KotwaraSouth1.32 km
MunjariNorth1.54 km
BahadurpurNorth-West1.71 km
GandharpNorth1.80 km
SanthuaNorth-East1.91 km
Singhi KhurdSouth-East1.94 km
ParariyaSouth-West2.02 km
Singhi BuzurgEast2.03 km
Maluk BighaSouth2.39 km
BerhnaSouth-West2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Danai

Danai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Danai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Danai is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Danai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Danai

Where is Danai located?

Danai village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Danai?

The Gram Panchayat of Danai is Baur.

What is the pincode of Danai?

The pincode of Danai is 824122.

What is the population of Danai?

Danai has a total population of 1,265, including 645 males and 620 females.

How many households are there in Danai?

There are 188 households in Danai.

What is the literacy rate in Danai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danai is 60.24%. Male literacy is 69.15% and female literacy is 50.97%.