Dalaikela - Goilkera, West Singhbhum

Dalaikela is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Goilkera and around 56 km from Chaibasa. Bila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalaikela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalaikela is 377592. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.3 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode.

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

Population of Dalaikela

According to the 2011 Census, Dalaikela village had a total population of 1,604 people, including 815 males and 789 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 53.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,604815789
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241118123
Scheduled Castes (SC)552728
Scheduled Tribes (ST)516259257
Literate Population945589356
Illiterate Population659226433

Nearby Villages of Dalaikela

Dalaikela 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)
SajabandhEast1.00 km
JharanasaSouth1.59 km
JatiserangWest1.72 km
KulaSouth-East2.56 km
PariyanandpurSouth-East2.58 km
SipuaSouth-East2.76 km
KasruanNorth-East2.97 km
BerahundruWest3.17 km
RaghunathpurSouth-East3.35 km
GhoardubaNorth-West3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dalaikela

Public transport in the Dalaikela is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tunia, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Dalaikela is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalaikela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dalaikela

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

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

FAQs about Dalaikela

Where is Dalaikela located?

Dalaikela village is located in Goilkera Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dalaikela?

The Gram Panchayat of Dalaikela is Bila.

What is the pincode of Dalaikela?

The pincode of Dalaikela is 833103.

What is the population of Dalaikela?

Dalaikela had a total population of 1,604, including 815 males and 789 females.

How many households are there in Dalaikela?

Dalaikela had 429 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dalaikela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalaikela was 69.33%. Male literacy was 84.51% and female literacy was 53.45%.