Dhakuria, North 24 Parganas
| Dhakuria | |
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| Census town | |
  Dhakuria Location in West Bengal, India
 Dhakuria Dhakuria (India)
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| 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
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| State | West Bengal |
| District | North 24 Parganas district |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,165 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-WB |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Website |
north24parganas |
Dhakuria is a census town in Gaighata CD Block in Bangaon subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India. Chandpara and Sonatikiri are located nearby.
Dhakuria is located at 22°58′N 88°47′E / 22.96°N 88.79°E. It is located in Gaighata community development block under Bangaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district. This town is part of Gaighata Police Station.
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[update] 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.
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