Dedaha - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Dedaha is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 19.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dedaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedaha is 318168. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.61 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dedaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dedaha

According to the 2011 Census, Dedaha village had a total population of 414 people, including 213 males and 201 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.38%, with male literacy at 90.58% and female literacy at 75.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Dedaha

Dedaha 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 Dedaha

Dedaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Dedaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dedaha is about 19.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dedaha

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

Health Facilities in Dedaha

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

FAQs about Dedaha