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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Dhagjara village has a total population of 6,051 people, consisting of 3,148 males and 2,903 females. The village has 1,203 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 884 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,199 literate and 2,852 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhagjara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,0513,1482,903
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884462422
Scheduled Castes (SC)744387357
Literate Population3,1991,9141,285
Illiterate Population2,8521,2341,618

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChanpuraNorth-East0.99 km
EruaSouth1.29 km
AkuliNorth1.84 km
AtrauliEast1.89 km
Parkhauli TikuliSouth-East1.94 km
DepuraNorth-West2.15 km
ParsaunaSouth-West2.26 km
ChatraNorth2.38 km
NaokarhiNorth-East2.44 km
BhaduliSouth-East2.75 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhagjara

Where is Dhagjara located?

Dhagjara village is located in Benipatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhagjara?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhagjara is Dhakjari.

What is the pincode of Dhagjara?

The pincode of Dhagjara is 847102.

What is the population of Dhagjara?

Dhagjara has a total population of 6,051, including 3,148 males and 2,903 females.

How many households are there in Dhagjara?

There are 1,203 households in Dhagjara.

What is the literacy rate in Dhagjara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhagjara is 52.87%. Male literacy is 60.80% and female literacy is 44.26%.