Dharkan - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Dharkan is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Dharkan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharkan is 148404. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.6 hectares and falls under the 206247 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Dharkan 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 Dharkan

According to the 2011 Census, Dharkan village had a total population of 1,935 people, including 1,051 males and 884 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.66%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 720.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharkan

Dharkan 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 Dharkan

Dharkan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Dharkan is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Dharkan is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharkan

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

Health Facilities in Dharkan

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

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