Dhangaon

Dhangaon is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 25.7km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Dhangaon village. As per 2009 stats, Lahutara I is the gram panchayat of Dhangaon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhangaon is 309501. The village spans a total geographical area of 367.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raigunj is nearest town to Dhangaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

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

Google Map of Dhangaon

Population of Dhangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangaon has a total population of about 2,208, with approximately 1,115 males and 1,093 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 350 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,977 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 15. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.49%, with male literacy at about 48.79% and female literacy near 32.02%. There are around 488 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhangaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhangaon

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

Nearby Villages of Dhangaon

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

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