Dhekwa - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Dhekwa is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Dekwa Bahauddinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhekwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhekwa is 167257. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.5 hectares and falls under the 224137 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dhekwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhekwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhekwa village had a total population of 787 people, including 395 males and 392 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.77%, with male literacy at 75.45% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhekwa

Dhekwa 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 Dhekwa

Dhekwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Munderwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Dhekwa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Dhekwa is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhekwa

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

Health Facilities in Dhekwa

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

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