Dhurkhali

Dhurkhali is a village located in Amta I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from sub-district headquarter Amta (tehsildar office) and 40.7km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Balichak is the gram panchayat of Dhurkhali village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhurkhali unique in its vibrant Amta I-Haora region. You’ll see Dhurkhali’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 Dhurkhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhurkhali is 332648. The village spans a total geographical area of 173.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711410. Uluberia is nearest town to Dhurkhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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

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Population of Dhurkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Dhurkhali has a total population of about 3,195, with approximately 1,632 males and 1,563 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 300 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 523 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.46%, with male literacy at about 82.41% and female literacy near 72.30%. There are around 726 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhurkhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhurkhali

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

Nearby Villages of Dhurkhali

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

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