Dagam

Dagam is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Dagham is the gram panchayat of Dagam village.

Dagam has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dagam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dagam is 031973. The village spans a total geographical area of 600 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144527. Garhshankar is nearest town to Dagam village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Dagam

Below is a concise population overview of Dagam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,174 1,119 1,055
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 187 111 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,333 667 666
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,611 871 740
Illiterate Population 563 248 315

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dagam village:

  • The total population of Dagam village is around 2,174, including approximately 1,119 males and 1,055 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 187 children aged 0–6 years in Dagam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dagam village has 1,333 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Dagam village is about 74.10%, with male literacy at 77.84% and female literacy at 70.14%.
  • There are around 468 households in Dagam village.

Connectivity of Dagam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dagam. As per the 2011 stats, Dagam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Dagam

Knowing the nearby villages of Dagam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dagam.

Lalian Rawal Pindi Mohanwal Chahalpur Dogarpur Fatehpur Kalan Dairon Denowal Kalan Chauhra Basiala Rasulpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Dagam

Where is Dagam located?
Dagam village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dagam?
The Gram Panchayat of Dagam is Dagham (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dagam?
The pincode of Dagam is 144527, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dagam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dagam is 2,174, with 1,119 males and 1,055 females.
How many households are there in Dagam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dagam village has a total of 468 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dagam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dagam is 74.10%. The male literacy rate is 77.84%, while the female literacy rate is 70.14%.