Dhanghari

Dhanghari is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.1km away from sub-district headquarter Salbani. Midnapur is the district headquarter of Dhanghari village. As per 2009 stats, Bhimpur is the gram panchayat of Dhanghari village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanghari is 338724. The village spans a total geographical area of 125.17 hectares. Midnapur is nearest town to Dhanghari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhanghari 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 Salboni 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 Dhanghari

Population of Dhanghari

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanghari has a total population of about 812, with approximately 411 males and 401 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 100 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 50 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 200. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.84%, with male literacy at about 68.13% and female literacy near 53.37%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanghari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanghari

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanghari

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanghari