Dakahal

Block / Tehsil Kotkhai
District Shimla

About Dakahal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dakahal village is 026177. Dakahal village is located in Kotkhai tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 79km away from district headquarter Kotkhai. Kotkhai is the sub-district headquarter of Dakahal village. As per 2009 stats, Kyari is the gram panchayat of Dakahal village.

The total geographical area of village is 56 hectares. Dakahal has a total population of 200 peoples, out of which male population is 103 while female population is 97. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 941 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dakahal village is 84.00% out of which 90.29% males and 77.32% females are literate. There are about 60 houses in dakahal village. Pincode of dakahal village locality is 171204.

As per 2019 stats, Dakahal village comes under Shimla assembly & parliamentary constituency. Kotkhai is nearest town to dakahal village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Dakahal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 200 103 97
Literate Population 168 93 75
Illiterate Population 32 10 22

Connectivity of Dakahal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dakahal

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakahal

Where is Dakahal located?

Dakahal village is situated in Kotkhai Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakahal is Kyari (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Dakahal?

The pincode of Dakahal is 171204, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Dakahal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dakahal is 200, with 103 males and 97 females.

How many households are there in Dakahal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Dakahal village has a total of 60 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dakahal as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dakahal is 84.00%. The male literacy rate is 90.29%, while the female literacy rate is 77.32%.