Dahkoni - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Dahkoni is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Baloda and around 13 km from Janjgir. Dahkoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahkoni is 436708. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.51 hectares and falls under the 495559 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dahkoni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akaltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahkoni

According to the 2011 Census, Dahkoni village had a total population of 1,214 people, including 623 males and 591 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.81%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahkoni

Dahkoni 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 Dahkoni

Dahkoni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Dahkoni is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Dahkoni is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahkoni

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

Health Facilities in Dahkoni

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

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