Dhansol

Dhansol is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Dhansol village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Dhansol village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhansol unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Dhansol’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 Dhansol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhansol is 339879. The village spans a total geographical area of 63.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Dhansol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhansol 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhansol

Population of Dhansol

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansol has a total population of about 205, with approximately 98 males and 107 females. The sex ratio is around 1091 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 40. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.44%, with male literacy at about 73.47% and female literacy near 52.34%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhansol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhansol

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhansol