Dhekineja

Dhekineja is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.8km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Dhekineja village. As per 2009 stats, Gohaldanga is the gram panchayat of Dhekineja village.

Dhekineja has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dhekineja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhekineja is 336584. The village spans a total geographical area of 248.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721157. Garhbeta is nearest town to Dhekineja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhekineja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Dhekineja

Below is a concise population overview of Dhekineja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dhekineja village:

• The total population of Dhekineja village is around 165, including approximately 73 males and 92 females, with a sex ratio of 1260 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 18 children aged 0–6 years in Dhekineja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Dhekineja village has 165 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Dhekineja village is about 62.42%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 52.17%.
• There are around 35 households in Dhekineja village.

Connectivity of Dhekineja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhekineja. As per the 2011 stats, Dhekineja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhekineja

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhekineja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhekineja.

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