Dheka - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Dheka is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 37.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dheka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dheka is 316720. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.46 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dheka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dheka

As per Census 2011, Dheka village has a total population of 539 people, consisting of 270 males and 269 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dheka

Dheka 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 Dheka

Dheka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Dheka is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dheka is about 37.1 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 Dheka

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

Health Facilities in Dheka

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

FAQs about Dheka