Yak Dangwa - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Yak Dangwa is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Ek Dagwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yak Dangwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yak Dangwa is 172995. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.85 hectares and falls under the 271835 pincode. Bahraich is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Yak Dangwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Yak Dangwa

According to the 2011 Census, Yak Dangwa village had a total population of 2,011 people, including 1,071 males and 940 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.40%, with male literacy at 52.08% and female literacy at 28.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 588.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0111,071940
Child Population (0–6 yrs)470228242
Scheduled Castes (SC)588311277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population638439199
Illiterate Population1,373632741

Nearby Villages of Yak Dangwa

Yak Dangwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MiramauSouth1.81 km
MusgraNorth-West1.87 km
Tikar AladadNorth-East1.95 km
BhowsawanSouth-East2.30 km
BragunnuWest2.45 km
AgardihaSouth2.56 km
Branwan HargunNorth2.69 km
Auraiya TikaiNorth2.74 km
ParsauraNorth-West3.00 km
DhainsraNorth-East3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yak Dangwa

Yak Dangwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahraich, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahraich to Yak Dangwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Yak Dangwa is about 40 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 Yak Dangwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Yak Dangwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Yak Dangwa

Where is Yak Dangwa located?

Yak Dangwa village is located in Ikauna Tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Yak Dangwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Yak Dangwa is Ek Dagwa.

What is the pincode of Yak Dangwa?

The pincode of Yak Dangwa is 271835.

What is the population of Yak Dangwa?

Yak Dangwa had a total population of 2,011, including 1,071 males and 940 females.

How many households are there in Yak Dangwa?

Yak Dangwa had 374 households.

What is the literacy rate in Yak Dangwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yak Dangwa was 41.40%. Male literacy was 52.08% and female literacy was 28.51%.