Dakaha - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Dakaha is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kammarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakaha is 200147. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.2 hectares and falls under the 223105 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dakaha 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dakaha

According to the 2011 Census, Dakaha village had a total population of 648 people, including 283 males and 365 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,290 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 68.98% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakaha

Dakaha 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 Dakaha

Dakaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Dakaha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Dakaha is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakaha

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

Health Facilities in Dakaha

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

FAQs about Dakaha