Dakai Village Overview
Dakai is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.1 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dahala is the Gram Panchayat for Dakai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dakai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakai is 329094. The village covers a geographical area of 158.41 hectares and has a pincode of 722160. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Location Map of Dakai
Population & Demographics of Dakai
This section provides population and demographic details of Dakai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 798 | 400 | 398 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 42 | 51 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 77 | 33 | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 384 | 200 | 184 |
| Literate Population | 427 | 261 | 166 |
| Illiterate Population | 371 | 139 | 232 |
Key population details of Dakai village are given below:
- Dakai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 798, including approximately 400 males and 398 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 77 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 384 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dakai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.51%.
- There are around 170 households in Dakai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dakai
Transport facilities help residents of Dakai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dakai
The following villages are located close to Dakai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakai
- Where is Dakai located?
- Dakai village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dakai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dakai is Dahala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dakai?
- The pincode of Dakai is 722160.
- What is the population of Dakai?
- Dakai has a total population of 798, including 400 males and 398 females.
- How many households are there in Dakai?
- There are 170 households in Dakai.
- What is the literacy rate in Dakai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakai is 53.51%. Male literacy is 65.25% and female literacy is 41.71%.