Dediya - Dechoo, Phalodi

Dediya is a village situated in the Dechoo tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from Phalodi and around 165 km from Jodhpur. Khera Bagoriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dediya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dediya is 084393. The village covers a total geographical area of 3725 hectares and falls under the 342314 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Lohawat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dediya

As per Census 2011, Dediya village has a total population of 962 people, consisting of 492 males and 470 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 400 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dediya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population962492470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260131129
Scheduled Castes (SC)223110113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522923
Literate Population400278122
Illiterate Population562214348

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SatasarWest3.02 km
Khera BagoriyaSouth-East4.94 km
LawanSouth-West6.15 km
Bhadu NagarNorth-East6.16 km
PurohitsarNorth-West8.03 km
RamnagarEast8.43 km
Ram NagarEast9.73 km
SadulpuraSouth10.31 km
RayadWest10.33 km
MananavarNorth-East10.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dediya

Dediya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Khara, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Dediya is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Dediya is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Dediya

Where is Dediya located?

Dediya village is located in Dechoo Tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dediya?

The Gram Panchayat of Dediya is Khera Bagoriya.

What is the pincode of Dediya?

The pincode of Dediya is 342314.

What is the population of Dediya?

Dediya has a total population of 962, including 492 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Dediya?

There are 160 households in Dediya.

What is the literacy rate in Dediya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dediya is 41.58%. Male literacy is 56.50% and female literacy is 25.96%.