Dilip Tirkey was born in a Kurukh (Oraon) tribal family in Saunamara village of Sundargarh, Orissa on 25 November 1977. His parents are Regina Tirkey and Vincent Tirkey, a former CRPF hockey player. His twin younger brothers Anoop Tirkey and Ajit Tirkey plays for Indian Railways.
Dilip Tirkey, a member of the Kurukh (Oraon) tribe from Saunamara village in Sundargarh, Orissa, was born on November 25, 1977. His parents are Regina Tirkey and Vincent Tirkey, a former CRPF hockey player. His twin brothers Anoop Tirkey and Ajit Tirkey play for Indian Railways.