Dhaniakhali

Dhaniakhali is a Town and Subdivision in Hugli District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dhaniakhali Block (CD) is 02343. The total area of Dhaniakhali Subdivision is 277 km². Dhaniakhali has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dhaniakhali Subdivision

Dhaniakhali Subdivision has a total of 214 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dhaniakhali Subdivision

The population profile of Dhaniakhali Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Dhaniakhali Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 3,20,534 people. Includes nearly 1,60,789 males and 1,59,745 females. Rural population is about 3,20,534 people.
• There are around 31,228 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 15,918 boys and 15,310 girls.
• Literate population is about 2,18,902 people. Non-literate population is around 1,01,632 people.
• There are nearly 78,260 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhaniakhali Subdivision is approximately 1,05,811 people, including 52,718 males and 53,093 females. Around 1,05,811 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhaniakhali Subdivision is about 45,715 people, including 22,275 males and 23,440 females. Around 45,715 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,156 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,156 people per sq. km.