Darau

Darau is a village located in Kichha tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Kichha (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Darau village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Darau unique in its vibrant Kichha-Udham Singh Nagar region. You’ll see Darau’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Darau

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Darau is 055967. The village spans a total geographical area of 529.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 263148. Kichha is nearest town to Darau village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Darau village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kichha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Darau

According to the 2011 Census, Darau has a total population of about 5,048, with approximately 2,643 males and 2,405 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 790 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 688 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.62%, with male literacy at about 56.26% and female literacy near 46.53%. There are around 832 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Darau's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,048 2,643 2,405
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 790 421 369
Scheduled Castes (SC) 688 369 319
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,606 1,487 1,119
Illiterate Population 2,442 1,156 1,286

Connectivity of Darau

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Darau. As per the 2011 stats, Darau had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Darau

Knowing the nearby villages of Darau helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Darau.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darau

Where is Darau located?
Darau village is situated in Kichha Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darau?
Darau serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Darau?
The pincode of Darau is 263148, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Darau as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Darau is 5,048, with 2,643 males and 2,405 females.
How many households are there in Darau as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Darau village has a total of 832 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darau as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Darau is 51.62%. The male literacy rate is 56.26%, while the female literacy rate is 46.53%.