Dhanudi - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Dhanudi is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Salanpur and around 128 km from Barddhaman. Dendua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanudi is 318486. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.09 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhanudi

As per Census 2011, Dhanudi village has a total population of 417 people, consisting of 215 males and 202 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 234 literate and 183 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population417215202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704228
Literate Population23414391
Illiterate Population18372111

Nearby Villages of Dhanudi

Dhanudi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BanskatiaNorth-East0.87 km
BarabaiEast1.09 km
MaheshpurSouth1.30 km
BathanbariNorth-West1.58 km
HadlaWest1.68 km
RamchandrapurNorth-East1.68 km
SrirampurSouth-East1.85 km
SidhabariNorth1.95 km
SinsberaEast2.27 km
KalipatharNorth2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanudi

Dhanudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Dhanudi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Dhanudi is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhanudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhanudi

Where is Dhanudi located?

Dhanudi village is located in Salanpur Subdivision, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanudi is Dendua.

What is the pincode of Dhanudi?

The pincode of Dhanudi is 713335.

What is the population of Dhanudi?

Dhanudi has a total population of 417, including 215 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Dhanudi?

There are 65 households in Dhanudi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanudi is 56.12%. Male literacy is 66.51% and female literacy is 45.05%.