Dediya - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Dediya is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kanwalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dediya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dediya is 103908. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.16 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sagod is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dediya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dediya

According to the 2011 Census, Dediya village had a total population of 650 people, including 332 males and 318 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.23%, with male literacy at 95.62% and female literacy at 72.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Dediya

Dediya 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 Dediya

Dediya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagod to Dediya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Dediya is about 39 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 Dediya

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

Health Facilities in Dediya

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

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