Dhakhva - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Dhakhva is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Rampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakhva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakhva is 204262. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.57 hectares and falls under the 233223 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhakhva 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 Dhakhva

As per Census 2011, Dhakhva village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 214 males and 243 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population457214243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774136
Scheduled Castes (SC)281612
Literate Population273147126
Illiterate Population18467117

Nearby Villages of Dhakhva

Dhakhva 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)
GhoghwaNorth0.84 km
DadibadiSouth-East0.97 km
UshrahaEast1.17 km
Babhnoli KalaWest1.45 km
BhabhoraNorth1.70 km
FardihaNorth-West1.77 km
GopalpurSouth-East1.77 km
BadalaNorth-East2.13 km
PatkholiWest2.13 km
UsakipurEast2.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhakhva

Dhakhva 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 Aunrihar Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Dhakhva is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Dhakhva is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakhva

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dhakhva

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

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

FAQs about Dhakhva

Where is Dhakhva located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dhakhva?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhakhva is Rampura.

What is the pincode of Dhakhva?

The pincode of Dhakhva is 233223.

What is the population of Dhakhva?

Dhakhva has a total population of 457, including 214 males and 243 females.

How many households are there in Dhakhva?

There are 74 households in Dhakhva.

What is the literacy rate in Dhakhva?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhakhva is 59.74%. Male literacy is 68.69% and female literacy is 51.85%.