Dahen - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Dahen is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Dahen village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahen is 204345. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.19 hectares and falls under the 233304 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Dahen

As per Census 2011, Dahen village has a total population of 1,182 people, consisting of 571 males and 611 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 808 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 585 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,182571611
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1516784
Scheduled Castes (SC)585286299
Literate Population808441367
Illiterate Population374130244

Nearby Villages of Dahen

Dahen 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)
DhrahraSouth0.65 km
SarwarpurNorth-West0.84 km
Rampur KakarhiEast0.88 km
MalikpurNorth0.91 km
BadepurSouth0.99 km
RastepurWest1.00 km
ChakbasantSouth-West1.07 km
Bhagavan ChakNorth-West1.21 km
TapakariNorth-East1.23 km
SekroraEast1.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahen

Dahen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saiyedpur Bhtri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Dahen is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Dahen is about 38 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 Dahen

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dahen

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dahen

Where is Dahen located?

Dahen village is located in Saidpur Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahen?

Dahen is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dahen?

The pincode of Dahen is 233304.

What is the population of Dahen?

Dahen has a total population of 1,182, including 571 males and 611 females.

How many households are there in Dahen?

There are 192 households in Dahen.

What is the literacy rate in Dahen?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahen is 68.36%. Male literacy is 77.23% and female literacy is 60.07%.