Darapur - Bilgram, Hardoi

Darapur is a village situated in the Bilgram tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilgram and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Darapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapur is 140709. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.59 hectares and falls under the 241303 pincode. Mallava is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Darapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilgram-mallanwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darapur

As per Census 2011, Darapur village has a total population of 1,485 people, consisting of 760 males and 725 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,001 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,485760725
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217114103
Scheduled Castes (SC)287137150
Literate Population1,001569432
Illiterate Population484191293

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaraunaSouth-East1.25 km
Ganga RampurWest1.49 km
Newada MahmoodNorth-West1.54 km
BikapurNorth1.58 km
RaghorampurNorth-East2.03 km
BhagtoopurEast2.16 km
Bharhwal SalempurSouth-West2.20 km
Teria BhawanipurSouth-East2.50 km
SantapurEast2.64 km
GoswaNorth-West2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darapur

Darapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallanwan, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mallava to Darapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Darapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Darapur

Where is Darapur located?

Darapur village is located in Bilgram Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darapur?

Darapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Darapur?

The pincode of Darapur is 241303.

What is the population of Darapur?

Darapur has a total population of 1,485, including 760 males and 725 females.

How many households are there in Darapur?

There are 288 households in Darapur.

What is the literacy rate in Darapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darapur is 67.41%. Male literacy is 74.87% and female literacy is 59.59%.