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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Darana village had a total population of 2,643 people, including 1,249 males and 1,394 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.94%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 58.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 865.

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

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