Dakshin Dhankhal Village Overview
Dakshin Dhankhal is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 15.3 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sarberia Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Dhankhal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dakshin Dhankhal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Dhankhal is 337900. The village covers a geographical area of 71.01 hectares and has a pincode of 721211. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Dakshin Dhankhal
Population & Demographics of Dakshin Dhankhal
This section provides population and demographic details of Dakshin Dhankhal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 768 | 386 | 382 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 45 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 202 | 101 | 101 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 546 | 295 | 251 |
| Illiterate Population | 222 | 91 | 131 |
Key population details of Dakshin Dhankhal village are given below:
- Dakshin Dhankhal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 768, including approximately 386 males and 382 females, with a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 202 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dakshin Dhankhal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.09%.
- There are around 167 households in Dakshin Dhankhal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dakshin Dhankhal
Transport facilities help residents of Dakshin Dhankhal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dakshin Dhankhal
The following villages are located close to Dakshin Dhankhal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakshin Dhankhal
- Where is Dakshin Dhankhal located?
- Dakshin Dhankhal village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Dhankhal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Dhankhal is Sarberia Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dakshin Dhankhal?
- The pincode of Dakshin Dhankhal is 721211.
- What is the population of Dakshin Dhankhal?
- Dakshin Dhankhal has a total population of 768, including 386 males and 382 females.
- How many households are there in Dakshin Dhankhal?
- There are 167 households in Dakshin Dhankhal.
- What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Dhankhal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Dhankhal is 71.09%. Male literacy is 76.42% and female literacy is 65.71%.