Dhuri - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Dhuri is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Sonakhali and around 58.5 km from Alipore. Amjhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuri is 335068. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.08 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dhuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basanti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhuri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuri village had a total population of 9,411 people, including 4,724 males and 4,687 females, living in 1,786 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.41%, with male literacy at 66.92% and female literacy at 49.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,903, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuri

Dhuri 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 Dhuri

Public transport in the Dhuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Dhuri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dhuri is about 58.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuri

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

Health Facilities in Dhuri

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

FAQs about Dhuri