Where is Dakahwa village located?
Dakahwa is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Dakahwa Village
Dakahwa is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216690, the Census 2011 record lists 969 people in 205 households and the reported area is 140.8 hectares. The local references include Sirahwa Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 18 km.
Village Code216690
Population969
Households205
Area140.8 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Dakahwa
- Census Village Code
- 216690
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Narkatiaganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01017
- CD Block
- Narkatiaganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Sirahwa
- Households
- 205
- Population
- 969
- Male Population
- 505
- Female Population
- 464
- Sex Ratio
- 918.81
- Area
- 140.8 hectares
- Area
- 1.41 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Dakahwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 969 people, 140.8 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Dakahwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dakahwa falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216690.
- The record lists 969 people living in 205 households.
- The reported village area is 140.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density688.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.58%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakahwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216690, Sirahwa Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01017
- Village Census Code
- 216690
- CD Block Code
- 0005
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0024
- CD Block Name
- Narkatiaganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sirahwa
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Dakahwa, about 18 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Narkatiaganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 55 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 140.8 hectares
- Area
- 1.41 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 969 people in 205 households, with 505 male residents and 464 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 14.96% and ST share is 2.58% for Dakahwa. Population density works out to about 688.21 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 205
- Total Population
- 969
- Male Population
- 505
- Female Population
- 464
- Sex Ratio
- 918.81
- Average Household Size
- 4.73
- SC Population
- 145
- SC Male Population
- 82
- SC Female Population
- 63
- SC Population Share
- 14.96
- ST Population
- 25
- ST Male Population
- 14
- ST Female Population
- 11
- ST Population Share
- 2.58
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dakahwa list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakahwa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dakahwa include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dakahwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dakahwa is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dakahwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93.26 hectares and irrigated land is 85.45 hectares (91.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 19.57
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.49 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 17.48 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 93.26
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 7.81 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 85.45
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 85.45 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Dakahwa village in?
Dakahwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Dakahwa village in?
Dakahwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Dakahwa under?
Dakahwa comes under Narkatiaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dakahwa?
The Census village code of Dakahwa is 216690.
Which Gram Panchayat is Dakahwa under?
Dakahwa is listed under Sirahwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.
What is the population of Dakahwa village?
The village record lists 969 people and 205 households for Dakahwa.
How many households are in Dakahwa village?
The village record lists 205 households for Dakahwa.
What is the male and female population of Dakahwa?
The record lists 505 male residents and 464 female residents for Dakahwa.
What is the sex ratio of Dakahwa village?
The sex ratio of Dakahwa is 918.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dakahwa village?
The reported geographical area of Dakahwa is 140.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Dakahwa village?
The approximate population density of Dakahwa is 688.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dakahwa?
The nearest town listed for Dakahwa is Narkatiyaganj, about 18 km away.
How far is Dakahwa from the district headquarters?
Dakahwa is about 55 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Dakahwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Dakahwa is about 18 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dakahwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dakahwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakahwa?
For Dakahwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93.26 hectares and irrigated land is 85.45 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dakahwa.