Dholkhali

Dholkhali is a village located in Sandeshkhali Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Kumarjola. Barasat is the district headquarter of Dholkhali village. As per 2009 stats, Sandeshkhali is the gram panchayat of Dholkhali village.

Here you can discover what makes Dholkhali unique in its vibrant Sandeshkhali Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dholkhali’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 Dholkhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dholkhali is 323885. The village spans a total geographical area of 280.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743446. Basirhat is nearest town to Dholkhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dholkhali 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 Sandeshkhali 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 Dholkhali

Population of Dholkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Dholkhali has a total population of about 2,556, with approximately 1,265 males and 1,291 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 296 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,741 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 232. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.62%, with male literacy at about 70.75% and female literacy near 56.62%. There are around 618 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dholkhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dholkhali

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

Nearby Villages of Dholkhali

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

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