Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration WB | Population 10,165 (2011) | |
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District North 24 Parganas district | ||
Dhakuria is a census town in Gaighata (community development block) in Bangaon subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.
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Geography
Dhakuria is located at 22.96°N 88.79°E / 22.96; 88.79. It is located in Gaighata community development block under Bangaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district. This town is part of Gaighata Police Station.
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).
As of 2001 India census, 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.