Dhekwa - Maharajganj, Rae Bareli

Dhekwa is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhekwa is 143866. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 229308 pincode.

Dhekwa is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Dhekwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhekwa village had a total population of 1,594 people, including 812 males and 782 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 63.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhekwa

Dhekwa 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 Dhekwa

The nearest railway station is Haidergarh, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rae Bareli to Dhekwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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