Dhurkhali - Amta - I, Howrah

Dhurkhali is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Amta and around 40.7 km from Howrah. Balichak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhurkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhurkhali is 332648. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.14 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Dhurkhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhurkhali

As per Census 2011, Dhurkhali village has a total population of 3,195 people, consisting of 1,632 males and 1,563 females. The village has 726 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,475 literate and 720 illiterate residents. Additionally, 523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhurkhali

Dhurkhali 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 Dhurkhali

Public transport in the Dhurkhali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Dhurkhali is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Dhurkhali is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhurkhali

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

Health Facilities in Dhurkhali

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

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