Dhuilya
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| Dhuilya ধুলিয়া | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Dhuilya | |
| Coordinates: 22°34′N 88°14′E / 22.57°N 88.24°ECoordinates: 22°34′N 88°14′E / 22.57°N 88.24°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,399 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Howrah |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Sankrail |
| Website | howrah.gov.in |
Dhuilya is a census town under Sankrail police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]
Geography
Dhuilya is located at 22°34′37″N 88°14′56″E / 22.57682°N 88.24875°E
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Dhuilya had a population of 18,399. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhuilya has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85% and, female literacy is 77%. In Dhuilya, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ↑ "District-wise list of stautory towns". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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