Dhagra

Dhagra is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.6km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 25.6km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Kalabani is the gram panchayat of Dhagra village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhagra unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Dhagra’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 Dhagra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhagra is 330811. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Dhagra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Dhagra

Population of Dhagra

According to the 2011 Census, Dhagra has a total population of about 700, with approximately 330 males and 370 females. The sex ratio is around 1121 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 110 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 687. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.86%, with male literacy at about 60.00% and female literacy near 33.24%. There are around 121 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhagra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhagra

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

Nearby Villages of Dhagra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhagra