Dangar Khera | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Basanti Mata Mandir | |
  Dangar Khera Map Showing Dangar Khera in Punjab  Dangar Khera Dangar Khera (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°12′32″N 74°09′58″E / 30.209°N 74.166°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Fazilka district |
| Tehsil | Abohar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,614 ha (3,988 acres) |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (IST) |
| PIN | 152122 |
| Telephone Code | 01638 |
| Vehicle registration | PB22 |
Dangar Khera or Danger Khera, earlier called Bahadurgarh is a village in India, located in the Fazilka district in the state of Punjab. It was settled in 1783. It is known as the village of 'Adhyapaks' in Punjab. Because a total of 450 people got government jobs till year of 2022, 250 of them are teachers. As of 2023, the village has 1171 households with an estimated population of 6,251.[1]
Origin of its name
Dangar Khera had natural high water level area where water was stayed in village's pond. So in old times animals naturally bound to come here to drink water throughout the year (especially in summer season). Thus, the name was given to village after herds of animals were seen around the pond. 'Dangar' being a punjabi name for animal. The pond is currently lying on 7-8 acres of land but in old times it is used to be four times more than present.[2]
Features
Basanti Mata Mandir
Basanti Mata Mandir is a Hindu Temple in Dangar Khera. On 27 November 1918, Mata Basanti Mandir was established to protect against the Spanish flu pandemic.[3] Earlier, there was a farm where this temple is built. People believe in Basanti mata and worship them. In every month on the day of Amavasya, a fair is held and Bhandara is organized by Mandir committee. (The First Bhandara was organised by Ch. Shyodan Ram Taak). It is attended by a large number of devotees who come from nearby area and wide.[4]
Gurudwara Sahib
There is Gurudwara Sahib in Dangar Khera. People go to gurudwara sahib early morning everyday. Gurudwara has a langar hall, where people can eat free lacto-vegetarian food served by volunteers at the gurudwara.[5]
Demographics
Population
According to the 2011 census of India, Dangar Khera has an estimated population of 6251, of which 3333 were males and 2918 were females.[6]
Literacy Rate
In 2011, literacy rate of Dangar Khera was 71.62%.[6]
Language
Bagri is the major language spoken by the people followed by Punjabi.
Educational Infrastructure
Over the years, Dangar Khera has seen a substantial improvement in its educational infrastructure. The village now boasts two coaching centres. Dedicated to preparing students for competitive exams and five paid reading rooms that also serve as libraries. These reading rooms remain open 24/7, allowing students to study at their convenience.[7]
References
- ↑ "15 km from Indo-Pak Border, village of 'Adhiyapaks Khera' in Punjab: 450 govt job holders, 250 of them teachers". The Indian Express. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ↑ "HOW VILLAGES GOT THEIR NAMES (PART 2) – Peeps of Punjab". 2020-09-11. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ↑ "The 1918 'flu: India's worst pandemic". Gateway House. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ↑ A2Prime (2018-11-09). "Basanti Mata Mandir Info". Maru Rajput (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ "Gurudwara Sahib - Gurudwara - Dangar Khera - Punjab | Yappe.in". yappe.in. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- 1 2 "Dangar Khera Village Population - Fazilka - Firozpur, Punjab". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ↑ Singh, Vikash (2023-09-06). "Dangar Khera Village: Uncovering the Vibrant Village of Punjab". MyTownBlog. Retrieved 2023-12-21.