Dhekiya

Dhekiya is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dhekiya village. As per 2009 stats, Durku is the gram panchayat of Dhekiya village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhekiya unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Dhekiya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhekiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhekiya is 330968. The village spans a total geographical area of 106.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723102. Puruliya is nearest town to Dhekiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhekiya 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 Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhekiya

Population of Dhekiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhekiya has a total population of about 240, with approximately 129 males and 111 females. The sex ratio is around 860 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.83%, with male literacy at about 55.04% and female literacy near 35.14%. There are around 35 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhekiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhekiya

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

Nearby Villages of Dhekiya

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

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