Darapur - Achalpur, Amravati

Darapur is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Khanjamanagar serves as the Village Panchayat for Darapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapur is 531900. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.58 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Darapur

According to the 2011 Census, Darapur village had a total population of 64 people, including 32 males and 32 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.00%, with male literacy at 59.09% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Darapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Darapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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