Dhanguri - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Dhanguri is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Salanpur and around 127 km from Barddhaman. Alladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanguri is 318475. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.92 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Neamatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhanguri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanguri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanguri village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 692 males and 626 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.15%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 67.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhanguri

Dhanguri 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 Dhanguri

Dhanguri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neamatpur to Dhanguri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Dhanguri is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanguri

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

Health Facilities in Dhanguri

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

FAQs about Dhanguri