Dangra Dangri - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dangra Dangri is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Haptiagachh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangra Dangri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangra Dangri is 308844. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.72 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dangra Dangri

As per Census 2011, Dangra Dangri village has a total population of 5,378 people, consisting of 2,772 males and 2,606 females. The village has 1,030 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 948 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,516 literate and 2,862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,836 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 575 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dangra Dangri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dangra Dangri

Dangra Dangri 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 Dangra Dangri

Dangra Dangri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dangra Dangri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dangra Dangri is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangra Dangri

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

Health Facilities in Dangra Dangri

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

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