Dehati - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Dehati is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 29.2 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Sidhha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dehati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehati is 344359. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.41 hectares and falls under the 721139 pincode. Pauskura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dehati

As per Census 2011, Dehati village has a total population of 928 people, consisting of 483 males and 445 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dehati

Dehati 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 Dehati

Dehati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panskura East Outer, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauskura to Dehati is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Dehati is about 29.2 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 Dehati

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

Health Facilities in Dehati

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

FAQs about Dehati