Dhaniakhali

Dhaniakhali is a village in Dhaniakhali CD Block in Chinsurah subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The place has lent its name to the popular Dhaniakhali Sari.GeographyDhaniakhali is located at.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Dhaniakhali had a total population of 3,738 of which 1,755 (47%) were males and 1,983 (53%) were females. Population below 6 years was 302. The total number of literates in Dhaniakhali was 2,744 (80.73% of the population over 6 years).Police stationDhaniakhali police station has jurisdiction over a part of Dhaniakhali CD Block.CD Block HQThe headquarters of Dhaniakhali CD Block are located at Dhaniakhali.Dhaniakhali SarisAccording to The Hindu Business Line, "The Bengal cotton sari is a fashion statement, wherever it is worn" and have a market all over the country. The Times of India says that Dhaniakhali, Shantipur and Phulia are well - known for the traditional handloom saris of West Bengal.The weaving of Jamdani saris originated in Dhaka in Bangladesh. Dhakai jamdani was famous among the aristocratic ladies in olden days. Places like Shantipur, Dhaniakhali, Begampur and Farasdanga started producing the jamdani saris, after the partition of India.