Dihichetua Village Overview
Dihichetua is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 1.3 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Daspur I is the Gram Panchayat for Dihichetua village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dihichetua village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihichetua is 337831. The village covers a geographical area of 58.98 hectares and has a pincode of 721211. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Dihichetua
Population & Demographics of Dihichetua
This section provides population and demographic details of Dihichetua village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,285 | 647 | 638 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 165 | 79 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 488 | 248 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 1,004 | 546 | 458 |
| Illiterate Population | 281 | 101 | 180 |
Key population details of Dihichetua village are given below:
- Dihichetua village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,285, including approximately 647 males and 638 females, with a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 488 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 17 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dihichetua village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.13%.
- There are around 277 households in Dihichetua village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dihichetua
Transport facilities help residents of Dihichetua village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dihichetua
The following villages are located close to Dihichetua and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dihichetua
- Where is Dihichetua located?
- Dihichetua village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dihichetua?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dihichetua is Daspur I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dihichetua?
- The pincode of Dihichetua is 721211.
- What is the population of Dihichetua?
- Dihichetua has a total population of 1,285, including 647 males and 638 females.
- How many households are there in Dihichetua?
- There are 277 households in Dihichetua.
- What is the literacy rate in Dihichetua?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dihichetua is 78.13%. Male literacy is 84.39% and female literacy is 71.79%.