Khagra

Khagra is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 31.7km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Paduma is the gram panchayat of Khagra village.

Here you can discover what makes Khagra unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Khagra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khagra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khagra is 318271. The village spans a total geographical area of 83.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Khagra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khagra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khagra

Population of Khagra

According to the 2011 Census, Khagra has a total population of about 523, with approximately 277 males and 246 females. The sex ratio is around 888 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 120. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.54%, with male literacy at about 73.29% and female literacy near 58.94%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khagra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khagra

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

Nearby Villages of Khagra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khagra