Dhekiya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhekiya Village has a population of 240 (240) with 129 (129) males and 111 (111) females.The sex ratio in Dhekiya is 861, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhekiya Village is 45 (45) which is 18.75% of Dhekiya Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhekiya Village is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dhekiya village is listed as part of the Purulia - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Dhekiya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhekiya Village current estimated population is projected to be 262 (262), indicating a 8.86% increased from Dhekiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 140 , and the estimated female population is 122 .
Dhekiya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhekiya Village estimated population is projected to be 263 (263), projecting a 9.38% increased from Dhekiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 141 , and the estimated female population is 123 .
Dhekiya Literacy Rate
Dhekiya Village has a literacy rate of 56.41% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhekiya Village is 67.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhekiya Village is 43.33 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhekiya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.41 | 67.62 | 43.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 56.41 | 67.62 | 43.33 |
Dhekiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Dhekiya Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Dhekiya Village.
Dhekiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dhekiya Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dhekiya Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhekiya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 861 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 861 |
Dhekiya Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Dhekiya Village are 35 (35).
Dhekiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhekiya Village, there are about 66 (66) workers, making up nearly 27.5% of the Dhekiya Village total population. Out of these, around 64 (64) are male workers, and about 2 (2) are female workers.
Dhekiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 262 (262) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 263 (263) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 264 (264) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 265 (265) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 266 (266) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 267 (267) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 267 (267) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 268 (268) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 268 (268) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 269 (269) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 269 (269) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 270 (270) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 270 (270) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhekiya Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 270 (270), with a male population of 143 (143) and a female population of 127 (127). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Dhekiya Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Dhekiya Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rampur | 849 |
| 2 | Phatepur | 736 |
| 3 | Karamara | 664 |
| 4 | Tamna | 1,444 |
| 5 | Barakdi | 635 |
| 6 | Damda | 3,302 |
| 7 | Uchali | 657 |
| 8 | Durku | 2,315 |
| 9 | Doldanri | 502 |
| 10 | Ramnagar | 2,589 |