Dhukuria

Dhukuria is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Dhukuria village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Dhukuria village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhukuria unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Dhukuria’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 Dhukuria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhukuria is 306534. The village spans a total geographical area of 242 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Dhukuria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Dhukuria

Population of Dhukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Dhukuria has a total population of about 1,783, with approximately 882 males and 901 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 890 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 484. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.18%, with male literacy at about 73.13% and female literacy near 59.38%. There are around 369 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhukuria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhukuria

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

Nearby Villages of Dhukuria

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhukuria