Darappur

Darappur is a census town in Chakdaha CD Block in Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India.GeographyNadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River, locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.≠DemographicsAs per the 2011 Census of India, Darappur had a total population of 8,275, of which 4,307 (52%) were males and 3,968 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 755. The total number of literates in Darappur was 5,766 (76.68% of the population over 6 years).India census, Darappur had a population of 7732. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Darappur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66% and, female literacy is 49%. In Darappur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.