Dhanyakuria


Dhanyakuria is a census town in Basirhat II CD Block in Basirhat subdivision in North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Dhanyakuria had a total population of 5,148, of which 2,640 were males and 2,508 were females. Population below 6 years was 415. The total number of literates in Dhanyakuria was 4,069.
As of the 2001 India census, Dhanyakuria had a population of 4,168. Males constitute 51% of the population. Dhanyakuria has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81% and, female literacy is 68%. In Dhanyakuria, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Dhanyakuri Higher Secondary School is a co-educational school.

Healthcare

Dhanyakuria Rural Hospital at Dhanyakuria with 30 beds in the main medical facility in Basirhat II CD Block, there are primary health centres at Sikra Kulingram and Rajendrapur.
North 24 Parganas district is one of the areas where groundwater is affected by arsenic contamination.