Dhuri

Dhuri is a village located in Basanti subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.6km away from sub-district headquarter Sonakhali (tehsildar office) and 58.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Amjhara is the gram panchayat of Dhuri village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhuri unique in its vibrant Basanti-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dhuri’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 Dhuri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhuri is 335068. The village spans a total geographical area of 444.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743329. Canning is nearest town to Dhuri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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

Google Map of Dhuri

Population of Dhuri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuri has a total population of about 9,411, with approximately 4,724 males and 4,687 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,672 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,903 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.03%, with male literacy at about 55.00% and female literacy near 41.01%. There are around 1,786 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhuri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhuri

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhuri