Dhakia - Shahabad, Rampur

Dhakia is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Dhakia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakia is 117210. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.88 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahbaad is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dhakia

As per Census 2011, Dhakia village has a total population of 6,000 people, consisting of 3,155 males and 2,845 females. The village has 1,150 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 934 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,964 literate and 3,036 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,934 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakia

Dhakia 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 Dhakia

Dhakia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Purua Khera, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahbaad to Dhakia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Dhakia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakia

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

Health Facilities in Dhakia

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

FAQs about Dhakia