Dholkata

Dholkata is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.6km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 26.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Lakhanpur is the gram panchayat of Dholkata village.

Here you can discover what makes Dholkata unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Dholkata’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 Dholkata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dholkata is 330884. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Dholkata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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

Google Map of Dholkata

Population of Dholkata

According to the 2011 Census, Dholkata has a total population of about 1,289, with approximately 652 males and 637 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 171 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 23 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 328. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.62%, with male literacy at about 57.67% and female literacy near 33.28%. There are around 247 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dholkata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dholkata

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

Nearby Villages of Dholkata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dholkata