Detakhurd - Gabhana, Aligarh

Detakhurd is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Detakhurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Detakhurd is 121880. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.74 hectares and falls under the 202155 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Detakhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Detakhurd village had a total population of 3,038 people, including 1,624 males and 1,414 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.61%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 58.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 828.

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

Nearby Villages of Detakhurd

Detakhurd 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 Detakhurd

Detakhurd 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 Kamalpur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Detakhurd is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Detakhurd

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

Health Facilities in Detakhurd

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

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