Darwar Khurd - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Darwar Khurd is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Dadawar Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darwar Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darwar Khurd is 184340. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.48 hectares and falls under the 273155 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Darwar Khurd

As per Census 2011, Darwar Khurd village has a total population of 2,461 people, consisting of 1,282 males and 1,179 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,542 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darwar Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4611,2821,179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393203190
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,104565539
Scheduled Tribes (ST)864739
Literate Population1,542955587
Illiterate Population919327592

Nearby Villages of Darwar Khurd

Darwar Khurd 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)
SidhwarSouth-East0.69 km
Darwar BuzurgNorth-West0.82 km
Ratanpur KhurdEast1.06 km
SidhwariSouth1.30 km
Pharenda KhurdNorth-East1.56 km
Nirnam PaschamiWest1.58 km
LedwaNorth2.00 km
Mathura NagarEast2.71 km
Ganesh PurNorth-East2.85 km
PachrukhiWest3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darwar Khurd

Darwar Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anand Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Darwar Khurd is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Darwar Khurd is about 33 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 Darwar Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Darwar Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Darwar Khurd

Where is Darwar Khurd located?

Darwar Khurd village is located in Pharenda Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darwar Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Darwar Khurd is Dadawar Khurd.

What is the pincode of Darwar Khurd?

The pincode of Darwar Khurd is 273155.

What is the population of Darwar Khurd?

Darwar Khurd has a total population of 2,461, including 1,282 males and 1,179 females.

How many households are there in Darwar Khurd?

There are 401 households in Darwar Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Darwar Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darwar Khurd is 62.66%. Male literacy is 74.49% and female literacy is 49.79%.