Khagra - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Khagra is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 31.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khagra is 318271. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.58 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khagra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Khagra

According to the 2011 Census, Khagra village had a total population of 523 people, including 277 males and 246 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 67.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Khagra

Khagra 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 Khagra

Khagra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Khagra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khagra is about 31.7 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 Khagra

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

Health Facilities in Khagra

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

FAQs about Khagra