Dagrau - City Center, Gwalior

Dagrau is a village situated in the City Center tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Gwalior and around 20 km from Gwalior. Bastari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dagrau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dagrau is 453944. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.62 hectares and falls under the 474006 pincode. Gwalior is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dagrau

According to the 2011 Census, Dagrau village had a total population of 933 people, including 498 males and 435 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.87%, with male literacy at 69.30% and female literacy at 40.22%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population933498435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588177
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population433289144
Illiterate Population500209291

Nearby Villages of Dagrau

Dagrau 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)
KuiNorth1.43 km
Bhatpura SaniNorth-West2.42 km
GurriNorth-East2.44 km
JinsikhanSouth-East2.65 km
BastariWest3.96 km
UtilaNorth-East4.54 km
AlinagarSouth-West4.67 km
DwarkaganjEast4.99 km
SonsaNorth-West5.94 km
LaderaSouth6.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dagrau

Dagrau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sandalpur, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gwalior to Dagrau is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Dagrau 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 Dagrau

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dagrau

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dagrau 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 Dagrau

Where is Dagrau located?

Dagrau village is located in City Center Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dagrau?

The Gram Panchayat of Dagrau is Bastari.

What is the pincode of Dagrau?

The pincode of Dagrau is 474006.

What is the population of Dagrau?

Dagrau had a total population of 933, including 498 males and 435 females.

How many households are there in Dagrau?

Dagrau had 157 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dagrau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dagrau was 55.87%. Male literacy was 69.30% and female literacy was 40.22%.