Darhapur - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Darhapur is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Darhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darhapur is 149819. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.43 hectares and falls under the 209115 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Darhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Darhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Darhapur village had a total population of 770 people, including 404 males and 366 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.52%, with male literacy at 83.84% and female literacy at 61.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Darhapur

Darhapur 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 Darhapur

Darhapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pokhrayan, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Darhapur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Darhapur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darhapur

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

Health Facilities in Darhapur

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

FAQs about Darhapur