Dhauta

Dhauta is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.5km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Dhauta village. As per 2009 stats, Rasakhowa Ii is the gram panchayat of Dhauta village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhauta is 309452. The village spans a total geographical area of 294.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733212. Raigunj is nearest town to Dhauta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 54km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhauta 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 Dhauta

Population of Dhauta

According to the 2011 Census, Dhauta has a total population of about 2,579, with approximately 1,336 males and 1,243 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 503 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 15 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 96. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.14%, with male literacy at about 53.82% and female literacy near 37.89%. There are around 459 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhauta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhauta

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

Nearby Villages of Dhauta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhauta