Dekili - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Dekili is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Nuagaon and around 90 km from Chatrapur. Khamarigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dekili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dekili is 412973. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Dekili

According to the 2011 Census, Dekili village had a total population of 107 people, including 57 males and 50 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 9.88%, with male literacy at 19.51% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Dekili

Dekili 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 Dekili

Dekili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Dekili is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dekili is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dekili

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

Health Facilities in Dekili

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

FAQs about Dekili