Deika - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Deika is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Japa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deika is 397385. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Deika village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deika

According to the 2011 Census, Deika village had a total population of 469 people, including 254 males and 215 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.99%, with male literacy at 94.83% and female literacy at 90.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Deika

Deika 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 Deika

Deika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Deika is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Deika is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deika

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

Health Facilities in Deika

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

FAQs about Deika