Dhalgaon

Dhalgaon is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.6km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dhalgaon village. As per 2009 stats, Bhatun is the gram panchayat of Dhalgaon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhalgaon is 309586. The village spans a total geographical area of 175.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Dhalgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhalgaon 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 Hemtabad 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 Dhalgaon

Population of Dhalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhalgaon has a total population of about 899, with approximately 473 males and 426 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 281 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.61%, with male literacy at about 56.66% and female literacy near 46.01%. There are around 214 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhalgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhalgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhalgaon