Dhagjara - Benipatti, Madhubani

Dhagjara is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dhakjari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhagjara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhagjara is 220315. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.34 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dhagjara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhagjara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhagjara village had a total population of 6,051 people, including 3,148 males and 2,903 females, living in 1,203 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.91%, with male literacy at 71.26% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhagjara

Dhagjara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhagjara

Dhagjara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Madhubani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Dhagjara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Dhagjara is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhagjara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhagjara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhagjara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhagjara village are given below:

FAQs about Dhagjara