Daraul - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Daraul is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Daraul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daraul is 216357. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.6 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Daraul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Daraul

According to the 2011 Census, Daraul village had a total population of 5,516 people, including 2,859 males and 2,657 females, living in 992 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 75.56% and female literacy at 55.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Daraul

Daraul 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 Daraul

Daraul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Daraul is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Daraul is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daraul

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

Health Facilities in Daraul

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

FAQs about Daraul