Dihwa - Rasra, Ballia

Dihwa is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Dihwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihwa is 198259. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.85 hectares and falls under the 221711 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town.

Dihwa 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 Belthara Road Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salempur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dihwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dihwa village had a total population of 5,030 people, including 2,542 males and 2,488 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.81%, with male literacy at 82.11% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,068, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihwa

Dihwa 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 Dihwa

Dihwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Dihwa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihwa

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

Health Facilities in Dihwa

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

FAQs about Dihwa