Dafiya - Madhuban, Mau
Dafiya is a village situated in the Madhuban tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhuban and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Hariyon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dafiya village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dafiya is 196618. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.83 hectares and falls under the 221601 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Dafiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhuban Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dafiya
Dafiya 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jaganpur | North-West | 0.55 km |
| Bahoranpur | South | 0.61 km |
| Jahanabad | East | 0.62 km |
| Hariyon | South-West | 0.95 km |
| Kamalapur Khirodhar | South-East | 0.97 km |
| Bhitiamafi | North-West | 1.17 km |
| Basti Mu.jajauli | North-West | 1.38 km |
| Dhanae | South | 1.43 km |
| Ugara | North-East | 1.43 km |
| Yusufpur | South-West | 1.57 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dafiya
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dafiya. The nearest railway station is Kirihrapur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Dafiya is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Dafiya is about 33 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 Dafiya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dafiya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dafiya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dafiya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dafiya
Where is Dafiya located?
Dafiya village is located in Madhuban Tehsil, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dafiya?
The Gram Panchayat of Dafiya is Hariyon.
What is the pincode of Dafiya?
The pincode of Dafiya is 221601.