Darana - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Darana is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Darana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darana is 200502. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.5 hectares and falls under the 223104 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darana

As per Census 2011, Darana village has a total population of 2,643 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,394 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 1,116 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,577 literate and 1,066 illiterate residents. Additionally, 865 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Darana

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Darana. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Darana is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Darana 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 Darana

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

Health Facilities in Darana

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

FAQs about Darana