Darapur

Darapur is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 41km 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 031986. The village spans a total geographical area of 136 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144532. Garhshankar 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 211 106 105
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 29 15 14
Scheduled Castes (SC) 51 26 25
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 144 77 67
Illiterate Population 67 29 38

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

  • The total population of Darapur village is around 211, including approximately 106 males and 105 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 29 children aged 0–6 years in Darapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Darapur village has 51 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Darapur village is about 68.25%, with male literacy at 72.64% and female literacy at 63.81%.
  • There are around 49 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 <5 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.

Golewal Alipur Rurki Khas Sakanderpur Panam Denowal Khurd Ibrahimpur Bagwain Gogon Mehtabpur Dugri

Frequently Asked Questions about Darapur

Where is Darapur located?
Darapur village is situated in Garhshankar 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 144532, 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 211, with 106 males and 105 females.
How many households are there in Darapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Darapur village has a total of 49 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Darapur is 68.25%. The male literacy rate is 72.64%, while the female literacy rate is 63.81%.