Dakahi - Chunar, Mirzapur

Dakahi is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Madapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakahi is 212829. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.42 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Ahraula is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dakahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dakahi

As per Census 2011, Dakahi village has a total population of 541 people, consisting of 288 males and 253 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 267 illiterate residents.

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

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

Public transport in the Dakahi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraula to Dakahi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Dakahi is about 68 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