Dhakuria - Hanskhali, Nadia

Dhakuria is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 7.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dakshinpara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakuria is 321835. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.42 hectares and falls under the 741121 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhakuria

As per Census 2011, Dhakuria village has a total population of 1,653 people, consisting of 841 males and 812 females. The village has 422 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,146 literate and 507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 940 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakuria

Dhakuria 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 Dhakuria

Dhakuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalal Khali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Dhakuria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dhakuria is about 7.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakuria

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

Health Facilities in Dhakuria

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

FAQs about Dhakuria