Darona - Mahroni, Lalitpur
Darona is a village situated in the Mahroni tehsil of Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahroni and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Lalitpur. Nainwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darona village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darona is 153456. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.75 hectares and falls under the 284405 pincode.
Darona 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 Mehroni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhansi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Darona
According to the 2011 Census, Darona village had a total population of 754 people, including 380 males and 374 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.89%, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 46.20%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 754 | 380 | 374 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 140 | 69 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 380 | 240 | 140 |
| Illiterate Population | 374 | 140 | 234 |
Nearby Villages of Darona
Darona is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Darona
Darona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lalitpur to Darona is about 45 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 Darona
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darona village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Darona
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darona village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darona
Where is Darona located?
Darona village is located in Mahroni Tehsil, Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Darona?
The Gram Panchayat of Darona is Nainwara.
What is the pincode of Darona?
The pincode of Darona is 284405.
What is the population of Darona?
Darona had a total population of 754, including 380 males and 374 females.
How many households are there in Darona?
Darona had 130 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darona?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darona was 61.89%. Male literacy was 77.17% and female literacy was 46.20%.