Geography of Dhulian Dhulian is strategically situated between the Hooghly and the Ganges canal between 24.68 ° North latitude and 87.97 ° East longitude and at a height of 4 meters (13 feet) above mean sea level. Demography of Dhulian According to the 2001 census report, Dhulian had a population of 72,906 inhabitants. Males and females constitute an equal proportion of the population. In Dhulian, 20% of the population is less than six years of age. Dhulian has an average literacy rate of 39%, which is lower than the national average literacy rate of 59.5%. The male literacy rate is 48% and, female literacy rate is 31%. Tourism in Dhulian There are certain places in Dhulian which are popular among tourists to give a visit. The Farakka Barrage, a low height dam on the Ganges River</b>, Nimtita Zamindari Palace and Snake Garden are the places for tourism in Dhulian. Visiting Information to Dhulian Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport</b> is the nearest airport to this place. Dhulian Ganga Railway Station is the nearest to reach this place by train. Dhulian can also be reached by road via National Highway 24. |