Dhakhawa - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Dhakhawa is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Varanasi and around 27 km from Varanasi. Dhaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakhawa is 208919. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.71 hectares and falls under the 221116 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dhakhawa 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 Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakhawa village had a total population of 1,719 people, including 903 males and 816 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakhawa

Dhakhawa 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 Dhakhawa

Dhakhawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajawari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Dhakhawa is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakhawa

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

Health Facilities in Dhakhawa

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

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