Dekuli - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Dekuli is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Hakam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dekuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dekuli is 231241. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dekuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dekuli

According to the 2011 Census, Dekuli village had a total population of 4,253 people, including 2,062 males and 2,191 females, living in 785 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.77%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 53.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 424, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Dekuli

Dekuli 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 Dekuli

Public transport in the Dekuli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brij Kishor Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Dekuli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Dekuli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dekuli

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

Health Facilities in Dekuli

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

FAQs about Dekuli