Dholigaon
About Dholigaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dholigaon village is 308962. Dholigaon village is located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.7km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 104km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Kamalgaon Sujali is the gram panchayat of Dholigaon village.
The total geographical area of village is 104.4 hectares. Dholigaon has a total population of 1,447 peoples, out of which male population is 746 while female population is 701. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dholigaon village is 43.47% out of which 52.28% males and 34.09% females are literate. There are about 267 houses in dholigaon village. Pincode of dholigaon village locality is 733207.
When it comes to administration, Dholigaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dholigaon village comes under Chopra Vidhan Sabha constituency & Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. Islampur is nearest town to dholigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
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Population of Dholigaon
The population details of Dholigaon cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,447 | 746 | 701 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 267 | 132 | 135 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 97 | 51 | 46 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 629 | 390 | 239 |
| Illiterate Population | 818 | 356 | 462 |
Connectivity of Dholigaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dholigaon
Where is Dholigaon located?
Dholigaon village is situated in Islampur Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dholigaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Dholigaon is Kamalgaon Sujali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dholigaon?
The pincode of Dholigaon is 733207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dholigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dholigaon is 1,447, with 746 males and 701 females.
How many households are there in Dholigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dholigaon village has a total of 267 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dholigaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dholigaon is 43.47%. The male literacy rate is 52.28%, while the female literacy rate is 34.09%.