Dhanyahana Village - Haripal, Hooghly

Dhanyahana is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Khamar Chandi and around 31.2 km from Chinsura. Sripatipurilipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanyahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanyahana is 325449. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.02 hectares and falls under the 712706 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dhanyahana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanyahana

As per Census 2011, Dhanyahana village has a total population of 2,562 people, consisting of 1,217 males and 1,345 females. The village has 587 households and a sex ratio of 1,105 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,885 literate and 677 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanyahana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhanyahana

Dhanyahana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanyahana

Dhanyahana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalikul, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Dhanyahana is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dhanyahana is about 31.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanyahana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanyahana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhanyahana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanyahana village are given below:

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