Dhurkot

Dhurkot is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Dhurkot unique in its vibrant Ludhiana West-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Dhurkot’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhurkot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhurkot is 033550. The village spans a total geographical area of 729 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 141204. Raikot is nearest town to Dhurkot village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhurkot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dakha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhurkot

Population of Dhurkot

According to the 2011 Census, Dhurkot has a total population of about 3,345, with approximately 1,728 males and 1,617 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 325 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,664 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.13%, with male literacy at about 79.28% and female literacy near 70.69%. There are around 662 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhurkot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhurkot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhurkot. As per the 2011 stats, Dhurkot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhurkot

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhurkot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhurkot.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhurkot