Dhakha - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Dhakha is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Dhaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakha is 195691. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.53 hectares and falls under the 276201 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dhakha 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 Mehnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Azamgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakha village had a total population of 1,427 people, including 701 males and 726 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 56.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakha

Dhakha 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 Dhakha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhakha. The nearest railway station is Mahpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Dhakha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Dhakha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakha

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

Health Facilities in Dhakha

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

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