Indian Village Directory

Dangra Village

Dangra is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257154, the Census 2011 record lists 1,556 people in 280 households and the reported area is 282 hectares. The local references include Bagula Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 24 km.

In short:

Dangra is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257154 and 1,556 people in 280 households.

Village Code257154
Population1,556
Households280
Area282 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Dangra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,556 people, 282 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Dangra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Mohanpur
CD Block Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat BAGULA
  • Dangra falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257154.
  • The record lists 1,556 people living in 280 households.
  • The reported village area is 282 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Dangra
Census Village Code
257154
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Bagula
Households
280
Population
1,556
Male Population
732
Female Population
824
Sex Ratio
1,125.68
Area
282 hectares
Area
2.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 551.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.56 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 30.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 69.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dangra in the official administrative record. Census village code 257154, Bagula Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257154
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bagula

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Dangra, about 24 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
282 hectares
Area
2.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,556 people in 280 households, with 732 male residents and 824 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 30.27% and ST share is 0% for Dangra. Population density works out to about 551.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
280
Total Population
1,556
Male Population
732
Female Population
824
Sex Ratio
1,125.68
Average Household Size
5.56
SC Population
471
SC Male Population
220
SC Female Population
251
SC Population Share
30.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dangra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dangra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dangra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dangra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dangra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dangra is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dangra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 181 hectares and irrigated land is 125 hectares (69.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
181.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
56 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
125.0
Canals Area In Hectares
45 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
55 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dangra village located?

Dangra is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dangra village in?

Dangra village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Dangra village in?

Dangra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dangra under?

Dangra comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dangra?

The Census village code of Dangra is 257154.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dangra under?

Dangra is listed under BAGULA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.

What is the population of Dangra village?

The village record lists 1,556 people and 280 households for Dangra.

How many households are in Dangra village?

The village record lists 280 households for Dangra.

What is the male and female population of Dangra?

The record lists 732 male residents and 824 female residents for Dangra.

What is the sex ratio of Dangra village?

The sex ratio of Dangra is 1,125.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dangra village?

The reported geographical area of Dangra is 282 hectares.

What is the population density of Dangra village?

The approximate population density of Dangra is 551.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dangra?

The nearest town listed for Dangra is Sherghati, about 24 km away.

How far is Dangra from the district headquarters?

Dangra is about 50 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dangra from the sub-district headquarters?

Dangra is about 10 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dangra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dangra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dangra?

For Dangra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 181 hectares and irrigated land is 125 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dangra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.