Dahkani Village Overview
Dahkani is a village in Daraundha tehsil of Siwan district, Bihar. It lies about 10 km from Daraundha tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Siwan district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chherahi is the Gram Panchayat for Dahkani village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dahkani village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahkani is 232692. The village covers a geographical area of 47 hectares and has a pincode of 841404. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Dahkani
Population & Demographics of Dahkani
This section provides population and demographic details of Dahkani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 663 | 341 | 322 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 49 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 511 | 280 | 231 |
| Illiterate Population | 152 | 61 | 91 |
Key population details of Dahkani village are given below:
- Dahkani village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 663, including approximately 341 males and 322 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Dahkani village is high, with a literacy rate of about 77.07%.
- There are around 101 households in Dahkani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dahkani
Transport facilities help residents of Dahkani village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dahkani
The following villages are located close to Dahkani and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dahkani
- Where is Dahkani located?
- Dahkani village is located in Daraundha Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dahkani?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dahkani is Chherahi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dahkani?
- The pincode of Dahkani is 841404.
- What is the population of Dahkani?
- Dahkani has a total population of 663, including 341 males and 322 females.
- How many households are there in Dahkani?
- There are 101 households in Dahkani.
- What is the literacy rate in Dahkani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahkani is 77.07%. Male literacy is 82.11% and female literacy is 71.74%.