Dhaul

Dhaul is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.8km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dhaul village. As per 2009 stats, Chakvrigu is the gram panchayat of Dhaul village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhaul unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Dhaul’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 Dhaul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhaul is 311163. The village spans a total geographical area of 75.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Dhaul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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

Google Map of Dhaul

Population of Dhaul

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaul has a total population of about 370, with approximately 192 males and 178 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 356. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.32%, with male literacy at about 75.00% and female literacy near 52.81%. There are around 91 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhaul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhaul

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhaul