Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara - Hura, Purulia

Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Hura and around 41.2 km from Purulia. Hura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is 330902. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.8 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara

As per Census 2011, Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara village has a total population of 307 people, consisting of 168 males and 139 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 827 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population307168139
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261511
Scheduled Tribes (ST)914447
Literate Population21213379
Illiterate Population953560

Nearby Villages of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara

Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara 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)
KumrabadNorth0.94 km
TanginayadaSouth-East1.65 km
KaliabasaWest1.85 km
ChirugoraSouth1.95 km
MajhladangaEast2.48 km
KunardiNorth2.65 km
ShamukgaryaNorth2.72 km
BaraghutuSouth2.99 km
Gadasal Alias LalpahariSouth-East3.12 km
KundrudiWest3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara

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

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

Health Facilities in Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara

Where is Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara located?

Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara village is located in Hura Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara?

The Gram Panchayat of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is Hura.

What is the pincode of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara?

The pincode of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is 723130.

What is the population of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara?

Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara has a total population of 307, including 168 males and 139 females.

How many households are there in Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara?

There are 63 households in Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara.

What is the literacy rate in Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dangapahari Alias Dhangagara is 69.06%. Male literacy is 79.17% and female literacy is 56.83%.