Dhakuria, North 24 Parganas


Dhakuria is a census town in Gaighata CD Block in Bangaon subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

Dhakuria is located at. 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 were males and 5,111 were females. Population below 6 years was 836. The total number of literates in Dhakuria was 7,849.
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.