Dakahi - Laukahi, Madhubani

Dakahi is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dharhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakahi is 220049. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 847108 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dakahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dakahi

According to the 2011 Census, Dakahi village had a total population of 4,542 people, including 2,326 males and 2,216 females, living in 924 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.12%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 39.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dakahi

Dakahi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dakahi

Dakahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Dakahi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Dakahi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakahi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dakahi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dakahi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dakahi village are given below:

FAQs about Dakahi