Dakahi - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Dakahi is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Dakhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakahi is 184146. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.25 hectares and falls under the 273309 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Dakahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dakahi

According to the 2011 Census, Dakahi village had a total population of 831 people, including 438 males and 393 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.23%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 52.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakahi

Dakahi 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 Dakahi

Dakahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhagirathpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Dakahi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Dakahi is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakahi

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

Health Facilities in Dakahi

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

FAQs about Dakahi