Pagra - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Pagra is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Lidhora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pagra is 500160. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.99 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Pagra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanderi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pagra

As per Census 2011, Pagra village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 417 males and 366 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 431 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 397 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pagra

Pagra 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 Pagra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pagra. The nearest railway station is Dailwara, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Pagra is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Pagra is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pagra

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

Health Facilities in Pagra

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

FAQs about Pagra