Where is Dakua village located?
Dakua is in Kharibari Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Dakua Village
Dakua is an inhabited village in Kharibari Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306835, the Census 2011 record lists 508 people in 103 households and the reported area is 169.97 hectares. The local references include Kharibari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 25 km.
Dakua is a village in Kharibari Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306835 and 508 people in 103 households.
Village Code306835
Population508
Households103
Area169.97 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri
Detailed village profile
Dakua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 508 people, 169.97 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Dakua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dakua falls under Kharibari Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 306835.
- The record lists 508 people living in 103 households.
- The reported village area is 169.97 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Siliguri.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Dakua
- Census Village Code
- 306835
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Darjiling
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kharibari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02165
- CD Block
- Kharibari
- Households
- 103
- Population
- 508
- Male Population
- 236
- Female Population
- 272
- Sex Ratio
- 1,152.54
- Area
- 169.97 hectares
- Area
- 1.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 734427
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
298.88 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.93 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
36.61%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
52.76%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakua in the official administrative record. Census village code 306835 and Kharibari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 327
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02165
- Village Census Code
- 306835
- CD Block Code
- 0012
- CD Block Name
- Kharibari
Location and Distance
Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Dakua, about 25 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kharibari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 22.2 km
- District Headquarter
- Darjiling
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Siliguri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 169.97 hectares
- Area
- 1.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 508 people in 103 households, with 236 male residents and 272 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 36.61% and ST share is 52.76% for Dakua. Population density works out to about 298.88 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 103
- Total Population
- 508
- Male Population
- 236
- Female Population
- 272
- Sex Ratio
- 1,152.54
- Average Household Size
- 4.93
- SC Population
- 186
- SC Male Population
- 88
- SC Female Population
- 98
- SC Population Share
- 36.61
- ST Population
- 268
- ST Male Population
- 124
- ST Female Population
- 144
- ST Population Share
- 52.76
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dakua list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dakua. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakua 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
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 10.32 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dakua include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dakua include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dakua is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dakua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 126.4 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 33.29
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 126.4
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 126.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dakua
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Not reported
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 1 | 33% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 734427 | Darjiling | Kharibari | Kharibari (Ct) | Opp. Kharibari Rural Hospital, Idbi Bank Ltd, Narayan Market Complex, Kharibari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734427 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 734427 | Darjiling | Kharibari | Kishordoba | Malda Adhikari, Teh.siligudi, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734427 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Dakua village in?
Dakua village is in Darjiling district.
Which state is Dakua village in?
Dakua village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dakua under?
Dakua comes under Kharibari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dakua?
The Census village code of Dakua is 306835.
What is the population of Dakua village?
The village record lists 508 people and 103 households for Dakua.
How many households are in Dakua village?
The village record lists 103 households for Dakua.
What is the male and female population of Dakua?
The record lists 236 male residents and 272 female residents for Dakua.
What is the sex ratio of Dakua village?
The sex ratio of Dakua is 1,152.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dakua village?
The reported geographical area of Dakua is 169.97 hectares.
What is the population density of Dakua village?
The approximate population density of Dakua is 298.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dakua?
The nearest town listed for Dakua is Siliguri, about 25 km away.
How far is Dakua from the sub-district headquarters?
Dakua is about 22.2 km from Kharibari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dakua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dakua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakua?
For Dakua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 126.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakua?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakua. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dakua.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dakua.