Dakkanur

Dakkanur is a village located in Varikuntapadu mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Varikuntapadu (tehsildar office) and 118km away from district headquarter Nellore. As per 2009 stats, Dakkanur village is also a gram panchayat.

Dakkanur has its own place in the vibrant Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dakkanur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dakkanur is 591654. The village spans a total geographical area of 1161 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 524227. Kavali is nearest town to Dakkanur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dakkanur 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 Udayagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nellore 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 Dakkanur

Below is a concise population overview of Dakkanur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 658 340 318
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 82 49 33
Scheduled Castes (SC) 230 121 109
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 422 246 176
Illiterate Population 236 94 142

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dakkanur village:

  • The total population of Dakkanur village is around 658, including approximately 340 males and 318 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 82 children aged 0–6 years in Dakkanur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dakkanur village has 230 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Dakkanur village is about 64.13%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 55.35%.
  • There are around 161 households in Dakkanur village.

Connectivity of Dakkanur

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

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

Nearby Villages of Dakkanur

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

Yerramreddipalle Mohammadapuram Gollapalle Vempadu Damancherla Turpurompidodla Bongaravulapadu Narasimhapuram Bhaskarapuram Varikuntapadu Kancheruvu

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakkanur

Where is Dakkanur located?
Dakkanur village is situated in Varikuntapadu Mandal, within the Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dakkanur?
Dakkanur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Dakkanur?
The pincode of Dakkanur is 524227, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dakkanur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dakkanur is 658, with 340 males and 318 females.
How many households are there in Dakkanur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dakkanur village has a total of 161 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dakkanur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dakkanur is 64.13%. The male literacy rate is 72.35%, while the female literacy rate is 55.35%.