Darana - Jakhania, Ghazipur
Darana is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Todarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darana is 203743. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.21 hectares and falls under the 275202 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Darana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Darana
Darana 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhurehra | South-East | 0.69 km |
| Dayalpur | South | 0.97 km |
| Chak Niyava | South-West | 1.10 km |
| Tilsara | North-West | 1.19 km |
| Gopalpur | South-East | 1.19 km |
| Birapah | North-East | 1.24 km |
| Gurna | West | 1.37 km |
| Kharagzot | East | 1.38 km |
| Kharagpur | East | 1.44 km |
| Mubarakpur Kazi | South | 1.54 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Darana
The nearest railway station is Ankuspur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Darana is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Darana
Where is Darana located?
Darana village is located in Jakhania Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darana?
The Gram Panchayat of Darana is Todarpur.
What is the pincode of Darana?
The pincode of Darana is 275202.