Dihawa - Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar, Chandauli

Dihawa is a village situated in the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Chandauli and around 23 km from Chandauli. Jafrpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihawa is 207331. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.56 hectares and falls under the 232108 pincode. Mugalsarai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dihawa 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 Mughalsarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dihawa

According to the 2011 Census, Dihawa village had a total population of 698 people, including 374 males and 324 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.52%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 65.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihawa

Dihawa 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 Dihawa

Dihawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Block Hut B, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugalsarai to Dihawa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Dihawa is about 23 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 Dihawa

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

Health Facilities in Dihawa

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

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