Deka

Deka is a village located in Deesa taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Deesa (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Bhakadiyal is the gram panchayat of Deka village.

Here you can discover what makes Deka unique in its vibrant Deesa-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Deka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Deka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Deka is 508272. The village spans a total geographical area of 272.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385535. Deesa is nearest town to Deka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Deka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deodar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Deka

Population of Deka

According to the 2011 Census, Deka has a total population of about 1,264, with approximately 661 males and 603 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 291 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.89%, with male literacy at about 49.62% and female literacy near 18.74%. There are around 209 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Deka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Deka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Deka. As per the 2011 stats, Deka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Deka

Knowing the nearby villages of Deka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Deka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deka