Dakahwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Dakahwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Serahawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakahwa is 216690. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.8 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dakahwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dakahwa village had a total population of 969 people, including 505 males and 464 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.35%, with male literacy at 50.37% and female literacy at 27.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakahwa

Dakahwa 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 Dakahwa

Public transport in the Dakahwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dakahwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dakahwa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakahwa

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

Health Facilities in Dakahwa

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

FAQs about Dakahwa