Dangar Khera

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Dangar Khera
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Dangar Khera
Coordinates: 30°12′32″N74°09′58″E / 30.209°N 74.166°E / 30.209; 74.166
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Panjab
District Fazilka district
Tahsil Abohar
Founded in1783 CE
Founded byNetaram, Sarsaram, Kanaram & Phoolaram Kargwal
SarpanchMrs. Shefali Taak
Government
 • Type Panchayati Raj
 • Body Sarpanch
Area
 • Total
1,614 ha (3,988 acres)
Elevation
188 m (617 ft)
PIN
152122
Telephone Code01638
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 Panjab. It was founded by Kesaram's 4 Sons Named (Netaram, Sarsaram, Kanaram & Phoolaram Kargwal) in the year 1783 CE. It is known as the village of 'Adhyapaks' in Panjab. 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]

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Origin of its Name

Dangar Khera is an area with a naturally high water level where water remains in the village pond throughout the year. In ancient times, animals were naturally drawn to this area to drink water, especially during the summer season. Consequently, the village was named after the herds of animals frequently seen around the pond. 'Dangar' is a Panjabi term for animal. The pond currently occupies 7-8 acres of land, but in the past, it spanned four times its present size. [2] Previously, its name was Bahadurgarh, on the name of Numberdar Bahadur Singh. [3]

Educational Infrastructure

Schools

Govt. Primary Smart School

G.P.S.S. Dangar Khera was established in the year 1951 CE and is managed by the Department of Education. The school consists of grades from 1 to 5. The school follows a curriculum prescribed by the government, covering a wide range of subjects.. [4]

Govt. Senior Secondary Smart School

G.S.S.S.S. DANGAR KHERA was established in the year 1956 CE and it is managed by the Department of Education. The school consists of Grades from 6 to 12. Situated in the heart of Dangar Khera, this school serves as a vital educational hub for the local populace. The Government Senior Secondary School in Dangar Khera offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses a wide range of subjects, including science, mathematics, humanities, and vocational courses. Students from other villages come here to study. [5]

Religious Shrines

Basanti Mata Mandir

The Basanti Mata Mandir is a Hindu Temple located in Dangar Khera. To protect against the Spanish Flu pandemic on 27th November 1918 CE, the Mata Basanti Mandir was established by Ch. Bahadur Singh Kargwal (Numberdar). [6] Previously, there was a farm where this temple now stands. People believe in Basanti Mata and worship them. Every month, on the day of Amavasya, a fair is held and a Bhandara is organized by the Mandir committee. Ch. Shodaan Ram Taak started the tradition of organizing a community feast (Bhandara) at the temple, and during the first event, only 5 kilograms of flour was used. This event is attended by a large number of devotees from nearby areas and beyond. [7]

Gurdwara Sahib

There is a Gurdwara Sahib in Dangar Khera. People go to the Gurdwara Sahib early morning every day. The Gurdwara has a langar hall where people can eat free lacto-vegetarian food served by volunteers at the Gurdwara. [8]

Crops Grown Here

These are the crops grown in this village's farming land:-

Climate

Dangar Khera's temperature generally ranges from 4.1 to 41°C (39.4 to 105.8°F) in a typical year. January is the coldest month, and June is the warmest. Precipitation peaks in August, which has an average rainfall of 169.9 mm (6.69 in). December is the driest month, with only 8.9 mm (0.35 in) of rainfall.

Demographics

Dangar Khera
Map showing the village "Dangar Khera".

Language

Bagri is the major language spoken by the people followed by Panjabi.

Population

According to the 2011 census of India, Dangar Khera has an estimated population of 6251, with 3333 males and 2918 females. [9]

Literacy Rate

In 2011, the literacy rate of Dangar Khera was 71.62%. [9]

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