Darna - Amas, Gaya
Darna is a village situated in the Amas subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amas and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Mahuawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darna village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darna is 255769. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 824219 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Darna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.
Population of Darna
According to the 2011 Census, Darna village had a total population of 370 people, including 196 males and 174 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 80.37% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 370 | 196 | 174 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 62 | 33 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 96 | 57 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 234 | 131 | 103 |
| Illiterate Population | 136 | 65 | 71 |
Nearby Villages of Darna
Darna is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Darna
Darna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Darna is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Darna is about 44 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 Darna
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darna village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Darna
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darna village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Darna
Where is Darna located?
Darna village is located in Amas Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Darna?
The Gram Panchayat of Darna is Mahuawan.
What is the pincode of Darna?
The pincode of Darna is 824219.
What is the population of Darna?
Darna had a total population of 370, including 196 males and 174 females.
How many households are there in Darna?
Darna had 74 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darna?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darna was 75.97%. Male literacy was 80.37% and female literacy was 71.03%.