Dekuli - Bihta, Patna

Dekuli is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Anandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dekuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dekuli is 245419. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dekuli

As per Census 2011, Dekuli village has a total population of 3,538 people, consisting of 1,866 males and 1,672 females. The village has 582 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 535 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,121 literate and 1,417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 635 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5381,8661,672
Child Population (0–6 yrs)535293242
Scheduled Castes (SC)635315320
Literate Population2,1211,280841
Illiterate Population1,417586831

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KutlupurEast2.24 km
MunsepurNorth-East2.27 km
AnandpurNorth2.39 km
AminabadWest2.46 km
KatesarSouth-West2.66 km
NarainpurNorth-East2.81 km
MadhopurNorth-East3.53 km
Mohiuddin ChakNorth-East3.69 km
BedauliSouth-West4.01 km
Parkhotimpur PainathiEast4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dekuli

Dekuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bihta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dekuli

Where is Dekuli located?

Dekuli village is located in Bihta Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dekuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Dekuli is Anandpur.

What is the pincode of Dekuli?

The pincode of Dekuli is 801103.

What is the population of Dekuli?

Dekuli has a total population of 3,538, including 1,866 males and 1,672 females.

How many households are there in Dekuli?

There are 582 households in Dekuli.

What is the literacy rate in Dekuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dekuli is 59.95%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 50.30%.