Dhuilya is a census town in Sankrail CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.
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Census Town
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 Dhuilya
Location in West Bengal, India
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| Coordinates: 22.57°N 88.24°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,962 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Howrah |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Sankrail |
| Website | howrah |
Geography
Dhuilya is located at 22°34′37″N 88°14′56″E. It is adjacent to Mourigram and Andul.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Dhuilya had a total population of 20,962 of which 10,569 (50%) were males and 10,393 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,681. The total number of literates in Dhuilya was 17,467 (90.59% of the population over 6 years).
Dhuliya was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
As of 2001 India census, Dhuilya had a population of 18,399. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhuilya has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85% and female literacy is 77%. In Dhuilya, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Andul Road (part of Grand Trunk Road/State Highway 6) is the artery of the town.
Bus
Private Bus
- 61 Alampur – Howrah Station
Mini Bus
- 13 Ranihati – Rajabazar
- 13A Fatikgachi – Rajabazar
- 20 Alampur – Ultadanga Station
- 20A Mourigram – Salt Lake Tank no. 13
Bus Routes Without Numbers
- Mourigram railway station – Barrackpur Cantonment
- Andul railway station – New Town Ecospace
Train
Mourigram railway station and Andul railway station on Howrah-Kharagpur line serve the locality.