Dakahi - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Dakahi is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Dakahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakahi is 173120. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.18 hectares and falls under the 271845 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dakahi

As per Census 2011, Dakahi village has a total population of 704 people, consisting of 370 males and 334 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 355 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Dakahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balrampur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Dakahi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Dakahi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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