Derawan Khurd - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Derawan Khurd is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Baluwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derawan Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derawan Khurd is 206865. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.55 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Derawan Khurd 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 Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Derawan Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Derawan Khurd village had a total population of 737 people, including 376 males and 361 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.44%, with male literacy at 87.04% and female literacy at 79.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Derawan Khurd

Derawan Khurd 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 Derawan Khurd

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Derawan Khurd. The nearest railway station is Kadipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Derawan Khurd is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Derawan Khurd 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 Derawan Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Derawan Khurd

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

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