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Dhubulia is a village in Nadia district of West Bengal, India. It has the biggest tuberculosis hospital in Asia. Belpukur is the oldest neighborhood in the village. National Highway 34 (India) passes through the village.
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Map of Dhubulia, West Bengal
History
Many people emigrated to Dhubulia from Bangladesh at the time of the partition of India in 1947. Initially, there were several camps set up by the government which were referred to by numbers. Today there are many places where the old numbering system is still used.
During WW2 No. 99 Squadron RAF was based there.
Geography
Dhubulia is located at 23°29′17″N 88°27′05″E.
Most of the land is either undeveloped or used for cultivation. Typical crops are rice, wheat, mustard, jute and vegetables.
Economy
Many of the people depend on cultivation and handloom tant; beautifully designed "tant saree" are produced here.