Darrupur - Harraiya, Basti
Darrupur is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Talhwarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darrupur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darrupur is 179114. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.15 hectares and falls under the 272131 pincode. Basti is the nearest town.
Darrupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harraiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Darrupur
According to the 2011 Census, Darrupur village had a total population of 434 people, including 234 males and 200 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.56%, with male literacy at 67.36% and female literacy at 52.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 434 | 234 | 200 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 41 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 215 | 130 | 85 |
| Illiterate Population | 219 | 104 | 115 |
Nearby Villages of Darrupur
Darrupur 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Khanwa Kunwar | South | 0.70 km |
| Bankatava | North-East | 0.83 km |
| Lachhimanpur Kunwar | North-West | 1.06 km |
| Moiyapur | West | 1.44 km |
| Gholava | North | 1.49 km |
| Bamauna | South-East | 1.57 km |
| Talhvapur | South | 1.59 km |
| Arjanipur | North-West | 1.64 km |
| Sahsarava | East | 1.67 km |
| Dhelaupur | North-East | 1.79 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Darrupur
The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Darrupur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Darrupur
Where is Darrupur located?
Darrupur village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Darrupur?
The Gram Panchayat of Darrupur is Talhwarpur.
What is the pincode of Darrupur?
The pincode of Darrupur is 272131.
What is the population of Darrupur?
Darrupur had a total population of 434, including 234 males and 200 females.
How many households are there in Darrupur?
Darrupur had 68 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darrupur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darrupur was 60.56%. Male literacy was 67.36% and female literacy was 52.47%.