Dahala - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Dahala is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Devpur Masjidia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahala is 176704. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.6 hectares and falls under the 272208 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dahala 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 Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahala

According to the 2011 Census, Dahala village had a total population of 490 people, including 245 males and 245 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.50%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 34.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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 Population490245245
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904248
Scheduled Castes (SC)27918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population21414668
Illiterate Population27699177

Nearby Villages of Dahala

Dahala 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)
Deopur MasjidiyaNorth0.72 km
MahanagSouth0.83 km
SahilaEast1.17 km
BhagataSouth-East1.46 km
BhitaparaNorth-East1.78 km
JhuganwaSouth-West1.82 km
Bishun Pur Bando BastiWest1.84 km
Khakhara BuzurgNorth-East1.89 km
DeokaliEast2.11 km
Mahua Kashi RamSouth2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahala

Dahala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bridgemanganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dahala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dahala is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dahala

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

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

FAQs about Dahala

Where is Dahala located?

Dahala village is located in Naugarh Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dahala?

The Gram Panchayat of Dahala is Devpur Masjidia.

What is the pincode of Dahala?

The pincode of Dahala is 272208.

What is the population of Dahala?

Dahala had a total population of 490, including 245 males and 245 females.

How many households are there in Dahala?

Dahala had 67 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dahala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahala was 53.50%. Male literacy was 71.92% and female literacy was 34.52%.