Dhanyaghari - Khanakul - II, Hooghly

Dhanyaghari is a village situated in the Khanakul - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Khanakul and around 92.6 km from Chinsura. Dhanyagori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanyaghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanyaghari is 325905. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.59 hectares and falls under the 721212 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhanyaghari

As per Census 2011, Dhanyaghari village has a total population of 5,482 people, consisting of 2,663 males and 2,819 females. The village has 1,336 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 517 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,056 literate and 1,426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 943 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanyaghari

Dhanyaghari 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 Dhanyaghari

Dhanyaghari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deulti, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Dhanyaghari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dhanyaghari is about 92.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanyaghari

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

Health Facilities in Dhanyaghari

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

FAQs about Dhanyaghari