Dhokra

Dhokra is a village located in Barasat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.8km away from sub-district headquarter Krishnapur. Barasat is the district headquarter of Dhokra village. As per 2009 stats, Dadpur is the gram panchayat of Dhokra village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhokra unique in its vibrant Barasat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dhokra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhokra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhokra is 323270. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743286. Barasat is nearest town to Dhokra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhokra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhokra

Population of Dhokra

According to the 2011 Census, Dhokra has a total population of about 2,015, with approximately 1,028 males and 987 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 300 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 18 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.85%, with male literacy at about 71.11% and female literacy near 62.41%. There are around 385 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhokra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhokra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhokra. As per the 2011 stats, Dhokra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhokra

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhokra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhokra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhokra