Dhahala Village Overview
Dhahala is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.2 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dahala is the Gram Panchayat for Dhahala village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dhahala 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 Dhahala is 329076. The village covers a geographical area of 483.57 hectares and has a pincode of 722160. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Dhahala
Population & Demographics of Dhahala
This section provides population and demographic details of Dhahala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,681 | 1,372 | 1,309 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 255 | 123 | 132 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 408 | 205 | 203 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 853 | 427 | 426 |
| Literate Population | 1,710 | 1,003 | 707 |
| Illiterate Population | 971 | 369 | 602 |
Key population details of Dhahala village are given below:
- Dhahala village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,681, including approximately 1,372 males and 1,309 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 408 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 853 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dhahala village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.78%.
- There are around 649 households in Dhahala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dhahala
Transport facilities help residents of Dhahala 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dhahala
The following villages are located close to Dhahala 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 Dhahala
- Where is Dhahala located?
- Dhahala village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dhahala?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dhahala is Dahala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dhahala?
- The pincode of Dhahala is 722160.
- What is the population of Dhahala?
- Dhahala has a total population of 2,681, including 1,372 males and 1,309 females.
- How many households are there in Dhahala?
- There are 649 households in Dhahala.
- What is the literacy rate in Dhahala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhahala is 63.78%. Male literacy is 73.10% and female literacy is 54.01%.