Dakhan - Sindhari, Balotra

Dakhan is a village situated in the Sindhari tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 86 km from Gudha Malani and around 97 km from Barmer. Dakhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakhan is 087905. The village covers a total geographical area of 3137 hectares and falls under the 344033 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dakhan

According to the 2011 Census, Dakhan village had a total population of 3,918 people, including 2,055 males and 1,863 females, living in 703 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.02%, with male literacy at 73.95% and female literacy at 36.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakhan

Dakhan 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 Dakhan

Dakhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balotra Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Dakhan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Dakhan is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakhan

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

Health Facilities in Dakhan

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

FAQs about Dakhan