Dhara

Dhara is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 34.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 33.8km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Jagulgachhi is the gram panchayat of Dhara village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhara is 333644. The village spans a total geographical area of 237.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Dhara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

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

Google Map of Dhara

Population of Dhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhara has a total population of about 5,231, with approximately 2,673 males and 2,558 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 730 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 892 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 86. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.93%, with male literacy at about 71.08% and female literacy near 62.59%. There are around 1,023 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhara

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

Nearby Villages of Dhara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhara