Dangapara - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Dangapara is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 22.8 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dangapara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangapara is 314887. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.7 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dangapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dangapara

According to the 2011 Census, Dangapara village had a total population of 4,900 people, including 2,506 males and 2,394 females, living in 1,262 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.43%, with male literacy at 70.66% and female literacy at 66.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangapara

Dangapara 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 Dangapara

Dangapara 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 Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Dangapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Dangapara is about 22.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangapara

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

Health Facilities in Dangapara

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

FAQs about Dangapara