Darwasi - Gyanpur, Bhadohi

Darwasi is a village situated in the Gyanpur tehsil of Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Gyanpur and around 23 km from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi). Darwasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darwasi is 210427. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.03 hectares and falls under the 221310 pincode. Gopiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Darwasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gyanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darwasi

As per Census 2011, Darwasi village has a total population of 4,153 people, consisting of 2,135 males and 2,018 females. The village has 604 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 727 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,340 literate and 1,813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darwasi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1532,1352,018
Child Population (0–6 yrs)727400327
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,228646582
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1125656
Literate Population2,3401,423917
Illiterate Population1,8137121,101

Nearby Villages of Darwasi

Darwasi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManshahpurWest1.15 km
ChandapurSouth-East1.24 km
RajmalaSouth-West1.49 km
MailaunaEast1.51 km
Manga PattiNorth1.72 km
Sadashiv PattiSouth-West1.83 km
NaudhanNorth-West2.11 km
GodhanaNorth-East2.15 km
Sewak PattiSouth2.31 km
Bhikhipur N. KoiraunaSouth-West2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darwasi

Darwasi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jangiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopiganj to Darwasi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Ravidas Nagar (bhadohi) to Darwasi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darwasi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darwasi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Darwasi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darwasi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Darwasi

Where is Darwasi located?

Darwasi village is located in Gyanpur Tehsil, Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darwasi?

Darwasi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Darwasi?

The pincode of Darwasi is 221310.

What is the population of Darwasi?

Darwasi has a total population of 4,153, including 2,135 males and 2,018 females.

How many households are there in Darwasi?

There are 604 households in Darwasi.

What is the literacy rate in Darwasi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darwasi is 56.34%. Male literacy is 66.65% and female literacy is 45.44%.