Durawal Khurd - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Durawal Khurd is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Durawal Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durawal Khurd is 213108. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.9 hectares and falls under the 231215 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Durawal Khurd

As per Census 2011, Durawal Khurd village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 327 males and 313 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 353 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population640327313
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226260
Scheduled Castes (SC)226121105
Literate Population353220133
Illiterate Population287107180

Nearby Villages of Durawal Khurd

Durawal 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)
Lasari KhurdWest0.57 km
ChakariSouth0.76 km
Durawal KalnaEast0.86 km
KasariNorth1.14 km
DabhaWest1.40 km
ShonoEast1.42 km
EnamNorth-West1.43 km
Sihirshahi Parashe DubeyNorth1.48 km
DhuterSouth1.58 km
Shirshai Bhagwant PurNorth-East1.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Durawal Khurd

Durawal Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Durawal Khurd is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durawal Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Durawal 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 Durawal Khurd village are given below:

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

FAQs about Durawal Khurd

Where is Durawal Khurd located?

Durawal Khurd village is located in Ghorawal Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Durawal Khurd?

Durawal Khurd is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Durawal Khurd?

The pincode of Durawal Khurd is 231215.

What is the population of Durawal Khurd?

Durawal Khurd has a total population of 640, including 327 males and 313 females.

How many households are there in Durawal Khurd?

There are 128 households in Durawal Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Durawal Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durawal Khurd is 55.16%. Male literacy is 67.28% and female literacy is 42.49%.