Dhikiya - Maitha, Kanpur Dehat

Dhikiya is a village situated in the Maitha tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Akbarpur and around 30 km from Ramabyi Nagar , Mati. Dhikiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhikiya is 149256. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.81 hectares and falls under the 209307 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhikiya

As per Census 2011, Dhikiya village has a total population of 868 people, consisting of 452 males and 416 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 592 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 655 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population868452416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185860
Scheduled Castes (SC)655336319
Literate Population592333259
Illiterate Population276119157

Nearby Villages of Dhikiya

Dhikiya 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)
Partappur KhasWest1.14 km
Hirdaypur Mazara PartappurSouth-East1.47 km
RastpurNorth-East1.50 km
AnneEast2.01 km
Chak RatanpurSouth-East2.16 km
RanjitpurSouth2.54 km
NaubastaSouth-West2.62 km
NihuthaEast2.68 km
TodarpurNorth-East2.79 km
KakardahiNorth2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhikiya

Dhikiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaupur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Dhikiya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramabyi Nagar , Mati to Dhikiya is about 30 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 Dhikiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dhikiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhikiya

Where is Dhikiya located?

Dhikiya village is located in Maitha Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhikiya?

Dhikiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhikiya?

The pincode of Dhikiya is 209307.

What is the population of Dhikiya?

Dhikiya has a total population of 868, including 452 males and 416 females.

How many households are there in Dhikiya?

There are 166 households in Dhikiya.

What is the literacy rate in Dhikiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhikiya is 68.20%. Male literacy is 73.67% and female literacy is 62.26%.