Dekuli - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Dekuli is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Kohra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dekuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dekuli is 260532. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dekuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dekuli

According to the 2011 Census, Dekuli village had a total population of 2,817 people, including 1,507 males and 1,310 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.93%, with male literacy at 84.76% and female literacy at 44.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Dekuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Niyazipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Dekuli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Dekuli is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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