Dikra - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Dikra is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Dikra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dikra is 172962. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.85 hectares and falls under the 271835 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dikra 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 Dikra

As per Census 2011, Dikra village has a total population of 1,458 people, consisting of 767 males and 691 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 688 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dikra

Dikra 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 Dikra

Dikra 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 Chilwariya, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Dikra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Dikra is about 39 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 Dikra

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

Health Facilities in Dikra

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

FAQs about Dikra