Where is Dhekia village located?
Dhekia is in Saltora Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
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Dhekia Village
Dhekia is an inhabited village in Saltora Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326032, the Census 2011 record lists 1,473 people in 303 households and the reported area is 272.53 hectares. The local references include Saltora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 3 km.
Dhekia is a village in Saltora Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326032 and 1,473 people in 303 households.
Village Code326032
Population1,473
Households303
Area272.53 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj
Detailed village profile
Dhekia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,473 people, 272.53 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Dhekia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Dhekia falls under Saltora Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 326032.
- The record lists 1,473 people living in 303 households.
- The reported village area is 272.53 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raniganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Dhekia
- Census Village Code
- 326032
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Saltora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02356
- CD Block
- Saltora
- Households
- 303
- Population
- 1,473
- Male Population
- 765
- Female Population
- 708
- Sex Ratio
- 925.49
- Area
- 272.53 hectares
- Area
- 2.73 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 3 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722158
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
540.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.86 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
32.32%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.07%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
12.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhekia in the official administrative record. Census village code 326032 and Saltora CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02356
- Village Census Code
- 326032
- CD Block Code
- 0203
- CD Block Name
- Saltora
Location and Distance
Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Dhekia, about 3 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saltora
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 3 km
- Nearest Town
- Raniganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 3 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 272.53 hectares
- Area
- 2.73 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,473 people in 303 households, with 765 male residents and 708 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 32.32% and ST share is 0.07% for Dhekia. Population density works out to about 540.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 303
- Total Population
- 1,473
- Male Population
- 765
- Female Population
- 708
- Sex Ratio
- 925.49
- Average Household Size
- 4.86
- SC Population
- 476
- SC Male Population
- 238
- SC Female Population
- 238
- SC Population Share
- 32.32
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.07
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dhekia list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhekia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhekia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dhekia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dhekia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dhekia is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dhekia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 137.53 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares (12.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 28 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 107.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 137.53
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 120.53 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 17.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 17 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhekia
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 722158 | Bankura | Saltora | Saltora | Bankura Saltora, Bankura-722158, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 722158 | Bankura | Saltora | Saltora | Vill: Saltora State Bank of India Saltora, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Dhekia village in?
Dhekia village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Dhekia village in?
Dhekia village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dhekia under?
Dhekia comes under Saltora Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dhekia?
The Census village code of Dhekia is 326032.
What is the population of Dhekia village?
The village record lists 1,473 people and 303 households for Dhekia.
How many households are in Dhekia village?
The village record lists 303 households for Dhekia.
What is the male and female population of Dhekia?
The record lists 765 male residents and 708 female residents for Dhekia.
What is the sex ratio of Dhekia village?
The sex ratio of Dhekia is 925.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dhekia village?
The reported geographical area of Dhekia is 272.53 hectares.
What is the population density of Dhekia village?
The approximate population density of Dhekia is 540.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dhekia?
The nearest town listed for Dhekia is Raniganj, about 3 km away.
How far is Dhekia from the sub-district headquarters?
Dhekia is about 8.5 km from Saltora, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Dhekia?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Dhekia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhekia?
For Dhekia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 137.53 hectares and irrigated land is 17 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhekia?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhekia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dhekia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dhekia.