Dhuniagar

Dhuniagar is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.3km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Dhuniagar village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Dhuniagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhuniagar unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Dhuniagar’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 Dhuniagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhuniagar is 326840. The village spans a total geographical area of 160.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Dhuniagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhuniagar 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhuniagar

Population of Dhuniagar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuniagar has a total population of about 1,252, with approximately 646 males and 606 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 246 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 200. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.97%, with male literacy at about 47.52% and female literacy near 33.99%. There are around 281 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhuniagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhuniagar

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuniagar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhuniagar