Dahkoni Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Dahkoni village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 623 males and 591 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 877 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 201 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dahkoni are given below:

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:

FAQs about Dahkoni