Dedha Gavan - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Dedha Gavan is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Dedha Gavan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedha Gavan is 207143. The village covers a total geographical area of 3220.38 hectares and falls under the 232106 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dedha Gavan

As per Census 2011, Dedha Gavan village has a total population of 3,069 people, consisting of 1,598 males and 1,471 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 446 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,097 literate and 972 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dedha Gavan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0691,5981,471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)446240206
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,152602550
Scheduled Tribes (ST)854837
Literate Population2,0971,216881
Illiterate Population972382590

Nearby Villages of Dedha Gavan

Dedha Gavan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MilokpurSouth0.87 km
Visunpur KalaNorth-East0.95 km
GauspurEast1.56 km
DerawalWest1.61 km
AwajapurNorth1.66 km
Ukani_viram RaiSouth-West1.81 km
Bhunda DihSouth1.98 km
JivanpurNorth-East2.12 km
MaheshiNorth-West2.33 km
ToganpurWest2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dedha Gavan

Dedha Gavan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Ashram, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Dedha Gavan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Dedha Gavan is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dedha Gavan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dedha Gavan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dedha Gavan

Where is Dedha Gavan located?

Dedha Gavan village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dedha Gavan?

Dedha Gavan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dedha Gavan?

The pincode of Dedha Gavan is 232106.

What is the population of Dedha Gavan?

Dedha Gavan has a total population of 3,069, including 1,598 males and 1,471 females.

How many households are there in Dedha Gavan?

There are 442 households in Dedha Gavan.

What is the literacy rate in Dedha Gavan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dedha Gavan is 68.33%. Male literacy is 76.10% and female literacy is 59.89%.