Deokhanda - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Deokhanda is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Birghoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deokhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deokhanda is 309782. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.94 hectares and falls under the 733123 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Deokhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Deokhanda

As per Census 2011, Deokhanda village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 325 males and 320 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 635 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Deokhanda

Deokhanda 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 Deokhanda

Deokhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Deokhanda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deokhanda

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

Health Facilities in Deokhanda

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

FAQs about Deokhanda