Darshani - Garud, Bageshwar
Darshani is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Darshani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darshani is 051430. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.59 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Darshani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Darshani
As per Census 2011, Darshani village has a total population of 818 people, consisting of 406 males and 412 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Darshani are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 818 | 406 | 412 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 106 | 61 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 185 | 87 | 98 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 586 | 316 | 270 |
| Illiterate Population | 232 | 90 | 142 |
Nearby Villages of Darshani
Darshani 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 Darshani
Public transport in the Darshani is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Bageshwar to Darshani is about 25 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 Darshani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darshani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Darshani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darshani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Darshani
Where is Darshani located?
Darshani village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darshani?
Darshani is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Darshani?
The pincode of Darshani is 263641.
What is the population of Darshani?
Darshani has a total population of 818, including 406 males and 412 females.
How many households are there in Darshani?
There are 192 households in Darshani.
What is the literacy rate in Darshani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darshani is 71.64%. Male literacy is 77.83% and female literacy is 65.53%.