Dhakia Kalan - Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar
Dhakia Kalan is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Dhakiya Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakia Kalan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakia Kalan is 055680. The village covers a total geographical area of 1476.75 hectares and falls under the 244713 pincode. Kashipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Dhakia Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dhakia Kalan
As per Census 2011, Dhakia Kalan village has a total population of 7,890 people, consisting of 4,171 males and 3,719 females. The village has 1,486 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,073 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,223 literate and 2,667 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,858 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhakia Kalan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,890 | 4,171 | 3,719 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,073 | 589 | 484 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4,858 | 2,592 | 2,266 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 5,223 | 3,078 | 2,145 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,667 | 1,093 | 1,574 |
Nearby Villages of Dhakia Kalan
Dhakia Kalan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dhakia Kalan
Dhakia Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Dhakia Kalan.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashipur to Dhakia Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Dhakia Kalan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dhakia Kalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhakia Kalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dhakia Kalan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhakia Kalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dhakia Kalan
Where is Dhakia Kalan located?
Dhakia Kalan village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhakia Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhakia Kalan is Dhakiya Kalan.
What is the pincode of Dhakia Kalan?
The pincode of Dhakia Kalan is 244713.
What is the population of Dhakia Kalan?
Dhakia Kalan has a total population of 7,890, including 4,171 males and 3,719 females.
How many households are there in Dhakia Kalan?
There are 1,486 households in Dhakia Kalan.
What is the literacy rate in Dhakia Kalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhakia Kalan is 66.20%. Male literacy is 73.80% and female literacy is 57.68%.