Darapur

Darapur is a village located in Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Dasua (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Darapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Darapur has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Darapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darapur is 030880. The village spans a total geographical area of 360 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144210. Hoshiarpur is nearest town to Darapur village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Darapur

Below is a concise population overview of Darapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 890 462 428
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 95 59 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 453 238 215
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 721 377 344
Illiterate Population 169 85 84

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Darapur village:

  • The total population of Darapur village is around 890, including approximately 462 males and 428 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 95 children aged 0–6 years in Darapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Darapur village has 453 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Darapur village is about 81.01%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 80.37%.
  • There are around 201 households in Darapur village.

Connectivity of Darapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Darapur. As per the 2011 stats, Darapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Darapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Darapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Darapur.

Pandori Malhian Sakrala Sarain Chotala Dhurian Malhian Dharamkot Jhambowal Khiala Balanda Birampur Talwandi Jattan

Frequently Asked Questions about Darapur

Where is Darapur located?
Darapur village is situated in Dasua Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darapur?
Darapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Darapur?
The pincode of Darapur is 144210, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Darapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Darapur is 890, with 462 males and 428 females.
How many households are there in Darapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Darapur village has a total of 201 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Darapur is 81.01%. The male literacy rate is 81.60%, while the female literacy rate is 80.37%.