Darapur - Shahkot, Jalandhar
Darapur is a village situated in the Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. Muridwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapur is 029840. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 144035 pincode.
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 Shahkot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rupewal | East | 1.28 km |
| Muridwal | South | 1.41 km |
| Seechewali | North | 1.72 km |
| Badli | North-West | 1.79 km |
| Mussewal | South-East | 1.95 km |
| Badshahpur | South-West | 2.12 km |
| Namajipur | South-East | 2.31 km |
| Mehmuwal Yusafpur | North-East | 2.52 km |
| Khurampur | East | 2.77 km |
| Bara Jagir | North-West | 2.81 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Darapur
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Darapur. The nearest railway station is Mulewal Khaihra, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darapur
Where is Darapur located?
Darapur village is located in Shahkot Tehsil, Jalandhar district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Darapur is Muridwal.
What is the pincode of Darapur?
The pincode of Darapur is 144035.