Dhaniakhali is a taluk headquarters town of West Bengal’s Hooghly District. It is situated about 8 km south-west of Bhastara and 60 km from Kolkata. The nearest towns include Saniaspur, 2 km to the west; Kanajol, 4 km to the east and Bhandarhati, 5 km to the south.
The place is also famous for its Dhaniakhali sarees and dhotis. The handloom sarees of Dhaniakhali are found in various markets and shops spread around Kolkata.