Darapur - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Darapur is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Salbahanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapur is 121429. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.2 hectares and falls under the 203392 pincode. Pahasu is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Darapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Darapur

According to the 2011 Census, Darapur village had a total population of 721 people, including 391 males and 330 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 77.67% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Darapur

Darapur 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 Dharampur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pahasu to Darapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Darapur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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:

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:

FAQs about Darapur