Dahra - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Dahra is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Belhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahra is 177397. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 272154 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dahra

As per Census 2011, Dahra village has a total population of 363 people, consisting of 188 males and 175 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population363188175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753738
Scheduled Castes (SC)1799584
Literate Population14410044
Illiterate Population21988131

Nearby Villages of Dahra

Dahra 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)
BelhariEast0.70 km
PataharaSouth-West0.73 km
JhajhaparNorth-West0.79 km
AchniNorth1.10 km
Arazi AchniNorth-East1.32 km
SiktauraSouth1.36 km
BujbujawaSouth-West1.52 km
BhatauliEast1.56 km
Bhadawal BuzurgNorth1.71 km
GaidakhorNorth-West1.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahra

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dahra. The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dahra is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dahra 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 Dahra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dahra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dahra

Where is Dahra located?

Dahra village is located in Bansi Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dahra is Belhara.

What is the pincode of Dahra?

The pincode of Dahra is 272154.

What is the population of Dahra?

Dahra has a total population of 363, including 188 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Dahra?

There are 61 households in Dahra.

What is the literacy rate in Dahra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahra is 39.67%. Male literacy is 53.19% and female literacy is 25.14%.