Danga

Danga is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.3km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Danga village. As per 2009 stats, Danga village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Danga unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Danga’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 Danga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Danga is 311196. The village spans a total geographical area of 218.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Balurghat is nearest town to Danga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Danga 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Danga

Population of Danga

According to the 2011 Census, Danga has a total population of about 1,603, with approximately 828 males and 775 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 889 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 459. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.13%, with male literacy at about 72.83% and female literacy near 58.97%. There are around 413 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Danga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Danga

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

Nearby Villages of Danga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Danga