Dhurkot
About Dhurkot
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dhurkot village is 033550. Dhurkot village is located in Ludhiana West tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Ludhiana (west) (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Dhulkot is the gram panchayat of Dhurkot village.
The total geographical area of village is 729 hectares. Dhurkot has a total population of 3,345 peoples, out of which male population is 1,728 while female population is 1,617. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dhurkot village is 75.13% out of which 79.28% males and 70.69% females are literate. There are about 662 houses in dhurkot village. Pincode of dhurkot village locality is 141204.
When it comes to administration, Dhurkot village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dhurkot village comes under Dakha Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency. Raikot is nearest town to dhurkot village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Dhurkot
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,345 | 1,728 | 1,617 |
| Literate Population | 2,513 | 1,370 | 1,143 |
| Illiterate Population | 832 | 358 | 474 |
Connectivity of Dhurkot
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |