Dakhinara - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Dakhinara is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Dakhinara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakhinara is 125942. The village covers a total geographical area of 828.65 hectares and falls under the 283135 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dakhinara

As per Census 2011, Dakhinara village has a total population of 5,095 people, consisting of 2,670 males and 2,425 females. The village has 893 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 746 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,084 literate and 2,011 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,746 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakhinara

Dakhinara 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 Dakhinara

Dakhinara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Dakhinara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Dakhinara is about 21 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 Dakhinara

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

Health Facilities in Dakhinara

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

FAQs about Dakhinara