Dhakwa - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Dhakwa is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Dhakawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakwa is 164174. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.14 hectares and falls under the 225304 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhakwa 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 Kursi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barabanki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakwa village had a total population of 892 people, including 471 males and 421 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.86%, with male literacy at 53.47% and female literacy at 35.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakwa

Dhakwa 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 Dhakwa

Dhakwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sundhiamau, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Dhakwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Dhakwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakwa

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

Health Facilities in Dhakwa

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

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