Dhankuni - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Dhankuni is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Gaighata and around 44.9 km from Barasat. Duma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhankuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhankuni is 322742. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.76 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhankuni

As per Census 2011, Dhankuni village has a total population of 2,030 people, consisting of 1,067 males and 963 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,530 literate and 500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 759 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhankuni

Dhankuni 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 Dhankuni

Public transport in the Dhankuni is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Dhankuni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dhankuni is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhankuni

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

Health Facilities in Dhankuni

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

FAQs about Dhankuni