Quick answer
Darkaula is a gram panchayat in Sasni block of Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 265987, PIN code 204101). It has one revenue village: Darkaula. The Gram Pradhan is Shri Yogesh Kumar. It is in Sadabad assembly constituency (MLA: Pradeep Kumar Singh, Rashtriya Lok Dal) and Hathras Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anoop Pradhan Balmiki). It is about 23 km south of Hathras district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Chamrola (12 km).
About Darkaula Gram Panchayat
Darkaula (दरकौली) Gram Panchayat is in Sasni block, Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Sasni tehsil; the district falls in the Aligarh Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 265987.
Darkaula is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.
Darkaula is about 23 km south of Hathras headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 2.4 km south of the middle of Sasni block. The nearest railway station is Chamrola, about 12 km away.
Darkaula is one of 83 gram panchayats in Sasni block and 474 in Hathras district. For elections, Darkaula falls in the Sadabad Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Sasni tehsil.
Darkaula at a glance
| Name | Darkaula / दरकौली |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 265987 |
| Block | Sasni |
| Tehsil | Sasni |
| District | Hathras |
| Division | Aligarh Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Sadabad |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Hathras |
| Gram Pradhan | Shri Yogesh Kumar |
| MLA | Pradeep Kumar Singh (Rashtriya Lok Dal) |
| MP | Anoop Pradhan Balmiki (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 204101, 281306 |
| Coordinates | 27.3924° N, 78.0555° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Shakil Ahamad |
Map of Darkaula
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Darkaula LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 39M-6PL-LCM8. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Darkaula Gram Panchayat
Darkaula Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Darkaula | दरकौली | 122985 |
Population of Darkaula
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Hathras district, which Darkaula is part of:
| Rural population | 12,32,015 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,04,827 |
| Rural literacy rate | 71.5% |
| Rural sex ratio | 867 |
| Rural SC population share | 25.8% |
| Rural work participation | 31.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Hathras district, where Darkaula is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Hathras |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 65.5% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 39.1% |
| Institutional births | 80.3% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 71.6% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 39.1% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 58.2% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 46.5% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 73.3% |
| Households with electricity | 94.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 10.9% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.0% |
Work and livelihood
Hathras district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Hing (asafoetida). If you work in this trade in Darkaula, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Darkaula mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Darkaula Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Sasni block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Darkaula | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Darkaula / Sasni | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Sasni Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Sasni | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Sasni | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Sasni | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Hathras | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Hathras | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Darkaula Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Darkaula is Shri Yogesh Kumar. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Sadabad
| Party | Rashtriya Lok Dal |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,04,039 |
| Vote share | 43.2% |
| Winning margin | 6,304 |
| Runner-up | Ramveer Upadhyay |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Hathras
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,54,746 |
| Vote share | 51.2% |
| Winning margin | 2,47,318 |
| Runner-up | Jasveer Valmiki |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Darkaula Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Darkaula is Shri Yogesh Kumar; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Shakil Ahamad.
| Postal address | Gram Darkauli Post Lutsan, 204101 |
|---|
The panchayat has 12 elected ward members, 3 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Darkaula before you go.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Darkaula
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 25%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
3 of the 12 ward members of Darkaula are women (25%), well behind the Sasni block figure of 38%. 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Polling booths (polling centres) in Darkaula
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Darkaula. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Darakauli प्राथमिक पाठशाला दरकौली |
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.
How Darkaula scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 55.6/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Darkaula scored 55.6 out of 100, ranking 76th of 82 panchayats in Sasni block (slightly behind the block average of 62.1). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Darkaula does best on “Socially just and secured” (72.0) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (46.8). That 25-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 1 of the nine theme scores is above the Sasni block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Darkaula
Government school buildings we found in Darkaula (from polling-centre and school records):
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Darakauli प्राथमिक पाठशाला दरकौली | Primary school |
Children aged 6 to 14 in Darkaula can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Darkaula
If someone in Darkaula needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Hathras and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Darkaula
The PIN code for Darkaula is most likely 204101, served by Nayaganj Hathras Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nayaganj Hathras | Post Office | 204101 | 5.2 km |
| Sadabad | Post Office | 281306 | 5.6 km |
| Baman | Post Office | 283126 | 6.4 km |
Bank branches near Darkaula
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | Navada | BARB0VJNAVM | 3.2 km |
| Canara Bank | Mathura Aurangabad Bangar | CNRB0006053 | 3.2 km |
| Canara Bank | Aurangabad Mathura | CNRB0019356 | 3.2 km |
| Punjab National Bank | Mirjapur Banger | PUNB0186010 | 3.2 km |
| State Bank of India | Mathura Refinery | SBIN0006228 | 3.2 km |
See all bank branches in Sasni block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Darkaula
Chamrola railway station (12 km) is the closest railhead for Darkaula. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Hathras district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station, about 28 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathras headquarters | District | 23 km | south |
| Sasni block (centre) | Block | 2.4 km | south |
| Chamrola (CMR) | Railway Station | 12 km | east |
| Jalesar Road (JLS) | Railway Station | 13 km | north-east |
| Barhan (BRN) | Railway Station | 15 km | south-east |
| Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station | Airport | 28 km | south |
| Noida International Airport | Airport | 98 km | north-west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Darkaula is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 3.2 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 12 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 3.2 km away, closer than the Sasni block average of 4.2 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 12 km away (Chamrola). The nearest post office is about 5.2 km away, farther than the block average of 3.5 km.
Places near Darkaula
These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Darkaula (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khorna | Sasni | 0.3 km | south-west |
| Veernagar | Hathras | 0.9 km | west |
| Jagipur | Sasni | 1.0 km | west |
| Shahpur Khurd | Sasni | 1.1 km | south-west |
| Ajroi | Sasni | 1.1 km | north |
| Akhaipur | Sasni | 1.1 km | south-east |
| Nagla Fatela | Sasni | 1.3 km | north-east |
| Lutsan | Sasni | 1.3 km | north-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Sasni
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Darkaula or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Sasni Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Hathras, Tehsil Sasni and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Sasni block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Sasni Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Darkaula gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Sasni block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Darkaula
Households in Darkaula can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Sasni block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Sasni block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Sasni block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Sasni block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Sasni block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Sasni block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Darkaula
- Elevation
- 171 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 635 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Darkaula sits about 171 metres above sea level, close to the Hathras district average of 171 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Darkaula gets roughly 640 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September, well below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 16 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 0°C.
Land cover around Darkaula
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 93%
- Tree cover 1.3%
- Built-up land 4.4%
- Grass and scrub 1.0%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 93% of the land within roughly 2 km of Darkaula under crops, 4% built up and 1% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Darkaula Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
Shri Yogesh Kumar is the Gram Pradhan of Darkaula Gram Panchayat; phone 9720405839 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
How many villages are there in Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
Darkaula Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Darkaula.
How many ward members are there in Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
Darkaula Gram Panchayat has 12 elected ward members, 3 of them women (25%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Darkaula?
Shakil Ahamad is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Darkaula; phone 7351910291 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Darkaula.
Which assembly constituency does Darkaula come under?
Darkaula comes under the Sadabad Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Darkaula?
The MLA for Sadabad is Pradeep Kumar Singh (Rashtriya Lok Dal), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,04,039 votes (43.2%) and won by 6,304 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Darkaula in?
Darkaula is in the Hathras Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Darkaula?
The Member of Parliament for Hathras is Anoop Pradhan Balmiki (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,54,746 votes (51.2%) and won by 2,47,318 votes.
What is the LGD code of Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Darkaula Gram Panchayat is 265987. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Darkaula?
Addresses in Darkaula usually carry one of these PIN codes: 204101, 281306. The nearest post office is Nayaganj Hathras (PIN 204101), about 5.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Darkauli Post Lutsan, 204101.
What is the DIGIPIN of Darkaula?
The DIGIPIN for Darkaula is 39M-6PL-LCM8. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Darkaula from Hathras?
Darkaula is about 23 km south of Hathras district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Sasni block, it is about 2.4 km south.
Which is the nearest railway station to Darkaula?
The nearest railway station to Darkaula is Chamrola (CMR), about 12 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jalesar Road (JLS), 13 km; Barhan (BRN), 15 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Darkaula?
The nearest airport to Darkaula is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), about 28 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Noida International Airport (DXN), about 98 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Darkaula, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Darkaula is Bank of Baroda, Navada (IFSC BARB0VJNAVM), roughly 3.2 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Mathura Aurangabad Bangar (IFSC CNRB0006053) and Canara Bank, Aurangabad Mathura (IFSC CNRB0019356). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Darkaula?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Darkaula: Prathamik Pathashala Darakauli.
Which schools are there in Darkaula?
There is 1 government school building on record in Darkaula: Prathamik Pathashala Darakauli. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Darkaula?
The closest gram panchayats to Darkaula, as the crow flies, are Khorna (0.3 km), Veernagar (0.9 km), Jagipur (1.0 km), Shahpur Khurd (1.1 km) and Ajroi (1.1 km).
How can I complain about work in Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Sasni block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Darkaula get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Hathras and Tehsil Sasni, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Sasni Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Darkaula?
In Darkaula, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Darkaula?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Darkaula, the Lekhpal of Sasni tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Darkaula?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Sasni block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Sasni verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Darkaula?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Hathras, block Sasni and panchayat Darkaula to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Sasni block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Darkaula meet?
The Gram Sabha of Darkaula must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Darkaula?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Sasni block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Darkaula is in the Sadabad assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Darkaula Gram Panchayat?
Darkaula Gram Panchayat scored 55.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 76th of 82 panchayats in Sasni block.
What is the altitude of Darkaula above sea level?
Darkaula is about 171 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 16 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Darkaula get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Darkaula gets about 640 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Darkaula?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Darkaula, the land is 93% cropland, 1% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
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