Dihwa - Ghanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar

Dihwa is a village situated in the Ghanghata tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghanghata and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Dihwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihwa is 183331. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.42 hectares and falls under the 272162 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dihwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dihwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dihwa village had a total population of 1,175 people, including 546 males and 629 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.87%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 56.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihwa

Dihwa 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 Dihwa

Dihwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Dihwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Dihwa is about 34 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 Dihwa

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

Health Facilities in Dihwa

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

FAQs about Dihwa