Darapur - Ashta, Sehore

Darapur is a village situated in the Ashta tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashta and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Dauniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapur is 483003. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.85 hectares and falls under the 466116 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Darapur

According to the 2011 Census, Darapur village had a total population of 300 people, including 159 males and 141 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.59%, with male literacy at 92.65% and female literacy at 73.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Darapur

Darapur 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 Darapur

Darapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jabri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Darapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Darapur 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 Darapur

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

Health Facilities in Darapur

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

FAQs about Darapur