Dado - Chunar, Mirzapur

Dado is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Dado village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dado is 212848. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Dado 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 Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dado

According to the 2011 Census, Dado village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 625 males and 592 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 69.64% and female literacy at 49.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,217625592
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21798119
Scheduled Castes (SC)299141158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population600367233
Illiterate Population617258359

Nearby Villages of Dado

Dado 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)
ShiurWest1.52 km
TenduiNorth-West1.78 km
Bibi PokharNorth2.11 km
KhirihitiWest2.33 km
RikhaipurNorth2.35 km
Takia Mu. JurviNorth-West2.53 km
JamaiyatpurSouth-West2.60 km
GauspurNorth2.70 km
LakuraNorth2.72 km
JamaluddinpurNorth-West3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dado

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dado. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Dado is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Dado is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dado

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

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

Health Facilities in Dado

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

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

FAQs about Dado

Where is Dado located?

Dado village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dado?

Dado is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dado?

The pincode of Dado is 231304.

What is the population of Dado?

Dado had a total population of 1,217, including 625 males and 592 females.

How many households are there in Dado?

Dado had 212 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dado?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dado was 60.00%. Male literacy was 69.64% and female literacy was 49.26%.