Dakha

Dakha is a village located in Ludhiana West tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Ludhiana (west) (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Dakha East is the gram panchayat of Dakha village.

Here you can discover what makes Dakha unique in its vibrant Ludhiana West-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Dakha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dakha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dakha is 033662. The village spans a total geographical area of 1575 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 141102. Mullanpur Dakha is nearest town to Dakha village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dakha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dakha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dakha

Population of Dakha

According to the 2011 Census, Dakha has a total population of about 6,321, with approximately 3,294 males and 3,027 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 637 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,959 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.65%, with male literacy at about 75.32% and female literacy near 69.74%. There are around 1,270 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dakha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dakha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dakha. As per the 2011 stats, Dakha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dakha

Knowing the nearby villages of Dakha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dakha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dakha