Dhunai

Dhunai is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.4km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Dhunai village. As per 2009 stats, Bijur Ii is the gram panchayat of Dhunai village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhunai unique in its vibrant Memari Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Dhunai’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 Dhunai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhunai is 320341. The village spans a total geographical area of 117.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713168. Memari is nearest town to Dhunai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Dhunai

Population of Dhunai

According to the 2011 Census, Dhunai has a total population of about 1,463, with approximately 749 males and 714 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 275 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 190. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.43%, with male literacy at about 78.50% and female literacy near 64.01%. There are around 318 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhunai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhunai

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

Nearby Villages of Dhunai

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhunai