Dhekiya - Purulia - I, Purulia

Dhekiya is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6 km from Purulia and around 24.1 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhekiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhekiya is 330968. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.03 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhekiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhekiya village had a total population of 240 people, including 129 males and 111 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.41%, with male literacy at 67.62% and female literacy at 43.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhekiya

Dhekiya 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 Dhekiya

Dhekiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Dhekiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dhekiya is about 24.1 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 Dhekiya

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

Health Facilities in Dhekiya

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

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