Dhanyarukhi - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Dhanyarukhi is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Nutanhat and around 53 km from Barddhaman. Bhalugram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanyarukhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanyarukhi is 319133. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.81 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhanyarukhi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanyarukhi village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 516 males and 501 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.33%, with male literacy at 74.01% and female literacy at 62.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanyarukhi

Dhanyarukhi 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 Dhanyarukhi

Dhanyarukhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Naba Gram Kanku, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Dhanyarukhi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Dhanyarukhi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanyarukhi

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

Health Facilities in Dhanyarukhi

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

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