Dhakrai - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Dhakrai is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Shikohabad and around 39 km from Firozabad. Fatehpur Chandari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakrai is 126162. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.13 hectares and falls under the 283142 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhakrai 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 Sirsaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakrai

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakrai village had a total population of 674 people, including 356 males and 318 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.11%, with male literacy at 78.50% and female literacy at 48.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakrai

Dhakrai 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 Dhakrai

Dhakrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Dhakrai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Dhakrai is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakrai

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

Health Facilities in Dhakrai

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

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