Darauna - Chhibramau, Kannauj

Darauna is a village situated in the Chhibramau tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhibramau and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Darauna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darauna is 146859. The village covers a total geographical area of 910.04 hectares and falls under the 209747 pincode. Saurikh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Darauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhibramau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darauna

As per Census 2011, Darauna village has a total population of 4,660 people, consisting of 2,550 males and 2,110 females. The village has 764 households and a sex ratio of 827 females per 1,000 males. There are 678 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,026 literate and 1,634 illiterate residents. Additionally, 640 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6602,5502,110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)678375303
Scheduled Castes (SC)640345295
Literate Population3,0261,7971,229
Illiterate Population1,634753881

Nearby Villages of Darauna

Darauna 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)
Nagla BirtiaNorth1.84 km
Nagla BaleNorth-West1.97 km
PurailaSouth-West2.20 km
Bahadur PurEast2.26 km
Jai Singhpur KanakSouth-East2.32 km
IshwarpurEast2.47 km
BhauretaNorth-East2.49 km
Nagla GujratiSouth2.50 km
KaithpurNorth2.54 km
KunhupurNorth2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darauna

Darauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samhon, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saurikh to Darauna is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Darauna is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darauna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Darauna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Darauna

Where is Darauna located?

Darauna village is located in Chhibramau Tehsil, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darauna?

Darauna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Darauna?

The pincode of Darauna is 209747.

What is the population of Darauna?

Darauna has a total population of 4,660, including 2,550 males and 2,110 females.

How many households are there in Darauna?

There are 764 households in Darauna.

What is the literacy rate in Darauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darauna is 64.94%. Male literacy is 70.47% and female literacy is 58.25%.