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 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 Khagra

As per Census 2011, Khagra village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 277 males and 246 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population523277246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693732
Scheduled Castes (SC)20111388
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1206159
Literate Population348203145
Illiterate Population17574101

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BodhgramSouth-West1.60 km
BrahmandihiSouth-West1.61 km
KharuiSouth1.75 km
ShalkaEast1.76 km
BhalukaNorth1.78 km
PadumaNorth-East1.85 km
Dakshin HandipurNorth-West2.44 km
KotaWest2.49 km
BaranabagramSouth-West2.57 km
GanraNorth2.64 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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 Khagra

Where is Khagra located?

Khagra village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khagra?

The Gram Panchayat of Khagra is Paduma.

What is the pincode of Khagra?

The pincode of Khagra is 731123.

What is the population of Khagra?

Khagra has a total population of 523, including 277 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Khagra?

There are 119 households in Khagra.

What is the literacy rate in Khagra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khagra is 66.54%. Male literacy is 73.29% and female literacy is 58.94%.