Dhagram - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Dhagram is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 27.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhagram is 318263. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.85 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhagram

As per Census 2011, Dhagram village has a total population of 752 people, consisting of 370 males and 382 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhagram

Dhagram 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 Dhagram

Dhagram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Dhagram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dhagram is about 27.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhagram

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

Health Facilities in Dhagram

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

FAQs about Dhagram