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 Sarpanch 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
As per Census 2011, Darrupur village has a total population of 434 people, consisting of 234 males and 200 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 215 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darrupur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 434 | 234 | 200 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 41 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 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 has a total population of 434, including 234 males and 200 females.
How many households are there in Darrupur?
There are 68 households in Darrupur.
What is the literacy rate in Darrupur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darrupur is 49.54%. Male literacy is 55.56% and female literacy is 42.50%.