Dagira

Dagira is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.7km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 42.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Basuldanga is the gram panchayat of Dagira village.

Here you can discover what makes Dagira unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dagira’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 Dagira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dagira is 334378. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Dagira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Dagira

Population of Dagira

According to the 2011 Census, Dagira has a total population of about 1,841, with approximately 918 males and 923 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 277 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 652 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.34%, with male literacy at about 69.83% and female literacy near 56.88%. There are around 369 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dagira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dagira

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

Nearby Villages of Dagira

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dagira