Dhara Shimul

Block / Subdivision Khanakul I
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Dhara Shimul

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dhara Shimul village is 325890. Dhara Shimul village is located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.6km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 77.5km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Arunda is the gram panchayat of Dhara Shimul village.

The total geographical area of village is 187.67 hectares. Dhara Shimul has a total population of 3,118 peoples, out of which male population is 1,626 while female population is 1,492. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 917 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dhara shimul village is 67.96% out of which 74.78% males and 60.52% females are literate. There are about 751 houses in dhara shimul village. Pincode of dhara shimul village locality is 712416.

When it comes to administration, Dhara Shimul village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dhara Shimul village comes under Pursurah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arambag Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to dhara shimul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Dhara Shimul

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,118 1,626 1,492
Literate Population 2,119 1,216 903
Illiterate Population 999 410 589

Connectivity of Dhara Shimul

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dhara Shimul

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhara Shimul

Where is Dhara Shimul located?

Dhara Shimul village is situated in Khanakul I Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhara Shimul?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhara Shimul is Arunda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Dhara Shimul?

The pincode of Dhara Shimul is 712416, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Dhara Shimul as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhara Shimul is 3,118, with 1,626 males and 1,492 females.

How many households are there in Dhara Shimul as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhara Shimul village has a total of 751 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhara Shimul as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhara Shimul is 67.96%. The male literacy rate is 74.78%, while the female literacy rate is 60.52%.