Pagra Bada
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Pagra Bada | |
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Village | |
 Bihari Ji Mandir in Pagra Bada | |
  Pagra Bada Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°21′08″N 80°00′04″E / 24.3523223°N 80.0011211°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Panna |
| Tehsil | Amanganj |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.49 km2 (5.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,470 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP-35 |
Pagra Bada is a village located in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is part of a gram panchayat that includes three villages: Pagra Bada, Judi, and Madaiyan.
Administration
[edit]- Sarpanch: Shrimati Deepa Ahirwar
- Secretary (Sahayak Sachiv): Vishnu Pandey
- Rojgar Sahayak: Virendra Patel
Geography
[edit]Pagra Bada lies on a district highway that connects Amanganj to Damoh.area of village is around 1349 hectares The village is surrounded by farmland and features the Pagra Talab, a significant local pond used for irrigation and tourism.
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Census of India:
- Total Population: 2,470
- Males: 1,283
- Females: 1,187
- Children (0–6 years): 375
- Sex Ratio: 925 females per 1000 males
- Literacy Rate: 65.23%
- Male Literacy: 76.78%
- Female Literacy: 52.15%
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 307
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 0
- Households: 310
- Official Language: Hindi
Infrastructure
[edit]The village has two petrol pumps.
It also has a panchayat office.
A higher secondary school hosts educational and cultural events.
There is also a public toilet facility.
A fair-price ration shop is also available.
Transport and Electricity
[edit]Pagra Bada has two local bus stands and is connected via bus services to nearby towns such as Panna, Satna, Damoh, Sagar, Bhopal, and Indore. The village has a basic electricity distribution network available for both regular and commercial use. Mobile networks like Jio and Airtel are also accessible.
Economy
[edit]The primary occupation of the villagers is agriculture. Major crops include wheat, gram (chana), mustard, and paddy (rice), depending on the season. The village also has mango and jamun orchards, along with a local dairy.
Every Tuesday, people from the village go to the Amanganj market to sell or purchase goods.
Tourism and Culture
[edit]Tourist and religious places include:
- Pagra Talab – a picturesque pond especially beautiful during sunset.
- Temples – Hanuman Mandir and Bihari Ji (Krishna) Mandir
Every Tuesday, devotional songs (bhajans) are sung at the Hanuman temple.
Local Cuisine
[edit]Local delicacies include:
- Aam Ka Panna: A refreshing summer drink made from raw mangoes, flavored with cumin, black salt, and mint.
- Gakkad Bharta: Traditional wheat balls (gakkad) served with spiced mashed brinjal.
Challenges
[edit]Due to limited educational facilities in the village, many students go to nearby towns for higher studies. A seasonal stream flows near the village which overflows during the monsoon season.
Nearby Areas
[edit]An industrial area named Puraina is located approximately 5 km from the village. It is one of the prominent industrial zones in Panna district.
References
[edit]- ^ "Census 2011 – Pagra Bada". Census of India. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Census of India, 2011
- Official website of Panna district
- Panchayat Darpan – Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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- ^ "District Census Handbook – Panna (Part A), Village Directory" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 2 July 2025.