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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Dhekiya village has a total population of 240 people, consisting of 129 males and 111 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 130 illiterate residents.

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

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:

FAQs about Dhekiya