Dhengakend Village Overview
Dhengakend is a village in Barjora tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 20 km from Barjora tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chhandar is the Gram Panchayat for Dhengakend village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dhengakend village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhengakend is 327324. The village covers a geographical area of 453.48 hectares and has a pincode of 722203. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Location Map of Dhengakend
Population & Demographics of Dhengakend
This section provides population and demographic details of Dhengakend village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 223 | 106 | 117 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 31 | 19 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 223 | 106 | 117 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 78 | 42 | 36 |
| Illiterate Population | 145 | 64 | 81 |
Key population details of Dhengakend village are given below:
- Dhengakend village is a small village with a total population of around 223, including approximately 106 males and 117 females, with a sex ratio of 1103 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 223 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dhengakend village is low, with a literacy rate of about 34.98%.
- There are around 58 households in Dhengakend village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dhengakend
Transport facilities help residents of Dhengakend village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dhengakend
The following villages are located close to Dhengakend and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhengakend
- Where is Dhengakend located?
- Dhengakend village is located in Barjora Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dhengakend?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dhengakend is Chhandar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dhengakend?
- The pincode of Dhengakend is 722203.
- What is the population of Dhengakend?
- Dhengakend has a total population of 223, including 106 males and 117 females.
- How many households are there in Dhengakend?
- There are 58 households in Dhengakend.
- What is the literacy rate in Dhengakend?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhengakend is 34.98%. Male literacy is 39.62% and female literacy is 30.77%.