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Dhakuria, North 24 Parganas
Census Town in West Bengal, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dhakuria is a census town in Gaighata CD Block in Bangaon subdivision in South 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.
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Geography
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Betna River
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Ichhamati River
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Bibhutibhusan
Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary
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Petrapole check post
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Palla
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Nahata
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Helencha
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Gopalnagar
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Gaighata
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Bagdah
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Thakurnagar
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Bangaon
CT
Sonatikiri
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Shimulpur
CT
Dhakuria
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Chikanpara
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Bara
CT
Chhekati
CT
Chandpara
Cities, towns and locations in Bangaon subdivision, South 24 Parganas district
M: municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, T: place of tourist interest
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
M: municipal town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, T: place of tourist interest
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Location
Dhakuria is located at 22.96°N 88.79°E.[1] It is located in Gaighata community development block under Bangaon subdivision of South 24 Parganas district.[2] This town is part of Gaighata Police Station.[2]
Area overview
The area shown in the map was a part of Jessore district from 1883.[3][4] At the time of Partition of Bengal (1947) the Radcliffe Line placed the police station areas of Bangaon and Gaighata of Jessore district in India and the area was made a part of 24 Parganas district.[5] The renowned novelist, Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay (of Pather Panchali fame) belonged to this area and many of his writings portray his experience in the area.[6] It is a flat plain located in the lower Ganges Delta.[7] In the densely populated area, 16.33% of the population lives in the urban areas and 83.67% lives in the rural areas.[8][9]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
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Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Dhakuria had a total population of 10,165, of which 5,054 (50%) were males and 5,111 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 836. The total number of literates in Dhakuria was 7,849 (84.14% of the population over 6 years).[10]
As of 2001[update] India census,[11] Dhakuria had a population of 8842. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dhakuria has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 65%. In Dhakuria, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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