Dhakia - Meerganj, Bareilly

Dhakia is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Dhakia Dam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakia is 129533. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.31 hectares and falls under the 243505 pincode. Shishgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dhakia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakia

As per Census 2011, Dhakia village has a total population of 1,602 people, consisting of 872 males and 730 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 982 literate and 620 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhakia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhakia

Dhakia 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 Dhakia

Dhakia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deoranian, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shishgarh to Dhakia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Dhakia is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakia

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

Health Facilities in Dhakia

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

FAQs about Dhakia