Dhakuria, North 24 Parganas
| Dhakuria ঢাকুরিয়া | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Dhakuria Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°58′N 88°47′E / 22.96°N 88.79°ECoordinates: 22°58′N 88°47′E / 22.96°N 88.79°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | North 24 Parganas district |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 8,842 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website |
north24parganas |
Dhakuria is a census town in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Geography
Dhakuria is located at 22°58′N 88°47′E / 22.96°N 88.79°E.[1] It is located in Gaighata community development block under Bangaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district.[2] This town is part of Gaighata Police Station.[2]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[3] 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.
References
- ↑ "Yahoo maps location of Dhakuria". Yahoo maps. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
- 1 2 "District Wise List of Statutory Towns( Municipal Corporation ,Municipality, Notified Area and Cantonment Board) , Census Towns and Outgrowths, West Bengal, 2001". West Bengal. Census of India. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
- ↑ "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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