Dakhnai - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Dakhnai is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Dakhnai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakhnai is 148338. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.05 hectares and falls under the 206244 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dakhnai 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 Bidhuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakhnai

According to the 2011 Census, Dakhnai village had a total population of 2,015 people, including 1,089 males and 926 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 86.62% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0151,089926
Child Population (0–6 yrs)337185152
Scheduled Castes (SC)593323270
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,259783476
Illiterate Population756306450

Nearby Villages of Dakhnai

Dakhnai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Jalalpur PhaphundEast1.38 km
GahesarSouth-East1.64 km
DadusaraiNorth-West2.19 km
HarchandpurNorth-East2.36 km
KanhonSouth2.59 km
AoutonEast2.77 km
Purwa DharajitSouth-West3.32 km
KamaraWest3.33 km
DharkanNorth-East3.47 km
Sarai KhatiNorth-West3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakhnai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dakhnai. The nearest railway station is Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Dakhnai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakhnai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dakhnai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dakhnai

Where is Dakhnai located?

Dakhnai village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dakhnai?

Dakhnai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dakhnai?

The pincode of Dakhnai is 206244.

What is the population of Dakhnai?

Dakhnai had a total population of 2,015, including 1,089 males and 926 females.

How many households are there in Dakhnai?

Dakhnai had 379 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dakhnai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakhnai was 75.03%. Male literacy was 86.62% and female literacy was 61.50%.