Dhekwaha - Islampur, Nalanda

Dhekwaha is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Dhekwaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhekwaha is 244911. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhekwaha

As per Census 2011, Dhekwaha village has a total population of 4,017 people, consisting of 2,113 males and 1,904 females. The village has 666 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 689 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,215 literate and 1,802 illiterate residents. Additionally, 536 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhekwaha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhekwaha

Dhekwaha 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 Dhekwaha

Dhekwaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dhekwaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Dhekwaha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhekwaha

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

Health Facilities in Dhekwaha

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

FAQs about Dhekwaha