Dahiawan - Soraon, Prayagraj

Dahiawan is a village situated in the Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Soraon and around 40 km from Allahabad. Dahiawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahiawan is 160916. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.56 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Soraon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dahiawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dahiawan village had a total population of 5,689 people, including 2,914 males and 2,775 females, living in 999 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.66%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 58.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,643.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahiawan

Dahiawan 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 Dahiawan

Dahiawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ram Chaura Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soraon to Dahiawan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Dahiawan is about 40 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 Dahiawan

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

Health Facilities in Dahiawan

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

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