Dholigaon

Dholigaon is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Dholigaon unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Dholigaon’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 Dholigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dholigaon is 308962. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733207. Islampur is nearest town to Dholigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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

Google Map of Dholigaon

Population of Dholigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dholigaon has a total population of about 1,447, with approximately 746 males and 701 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 267 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 97 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.47%, with male literacy at about 52.28% and female literacy near 34.09%. There are around 267 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dholigaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dholigaon

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

Nearby Villages of Dholigaon

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

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