# Dabra, Madhya Pradesh

Dabra (Hindi: डबरा) is a town and municipality in Gwalior district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India located near National Highway 44 (NH-44), known for its cascading landscape and production of dhaan (a type of rice). It serves as the headquarters for both a tehsil and a coterminous community development block.
Dabra is the largest municipality in Madhya Pradesh, with the Sind River located 5 km (3 mi) away. Sonagir, a jain pilgrimage, and Datia, an ancient town, are located 15 km (9 mi) and 30 km (19 mi) from Dabra respectively. Other nearby places of interest are the Temple of Bamrauli Hanuman Ji, the Dhumeshwar Mahadev Temple, the Baba Thakur Temple, the Vankhandeshwar Mahadev Mandir and the tomb of Pir Baba. Abul Fazal, one of Akbar's navratnas (nine gems), on the behest of Jahangir by Vir Singh Deo, raja of Orchha, was killed and buried in a tomb at Antri (30 km (19 mi) from Dabra towards Gwalior).

## Education

Dabra has schools for primary and secondary education (affiliated with CBSE/ICSE/MP Boards).
* Kendriya Vidyalaya Dabra
* Cambridge School
* St. Peter's School
* Mangla Higher Secondary School
* Daisy Moral Higher Secondary School
* Sant Kanwar Ram Higher Secondary School
* Shri Guru Nanak Public Higher Secondary School
* Central Academy High School
* Global Public School
* Saraswati Shishu Mandir
* DAV Higher Secondary School
* Vankhandeshwar Higher Secondary School
* Mahatma Jyotirao Phuley Convent School
* Bal Shramik Vishesh Vidyalaya

### Higher Education:

* Government Vrandasahay PG College
* Government Polytechnic College, Dabra

## Medical facilities

Dabra has a 100-bed Government Civil hospital and various private hospitals to serve health-related issues. SRM Multispeciality Hospital, Ketkar hospital, Jagdeesh hospital merged with apollo spectra multispeciality is a leading hospital in providing medical facilities in Dabra.

## Social work activities

Non Government Organizations such as Nirmal Chaaya Women Welfare Organization work in Dabra to uplift the underprivileged people. These NGOs are helping educate poor children through child development and welfare programs, scholarships to the needy children; provide basic necessary clothing, school supplies like uniforms, books and stationery, etc. They also provide support alongside of the government programs to help pregnant women, the elderly, and helpless citizens.

## Transportation
### Railways

Dabra Railway Station is a railway station in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. Its station code is DBA. It serves around 2 lakh people of Dabra city, Bhitarwar, Tekanpur BSF Academy and many other nearby villages. The station consists of three well-sheltered platforms and offers basic amenities such as drinking water, sanitation, and snacks. With around 56 trains making regular stops, it's well connected to both North and South India. Operated by Jhansi Railway Division, the station serves as an important stop for several prominent trains, including Malwa Express, Lashkar Express, Chhattisgarh Express, Gondwana Express, and Udaipur-Khajuraho Express, among others. Passenger facilities at Dabra Railway Station include wheelchair access, restrooms, coach display boards, and a canteen, ensuring a comfortable experience for travelers.
It is connected to New Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Agra, Mathura, Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Haridwar, Chhapra, Gaya, Pune, Nasik, Jammu, Amritsar, Nagpur, Raigarh, Amritsar, Nanded Sahib, Allahabad, Ferozpur, Chhindwara, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Puri, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar and Bhubaneshwar through rail network.

### Roads

Dabra is connected to Gwalior and Jhansi via NH-44. This is a four-lane highway that connects major cities like Gwalior, Jhansi, Chhatarpur, Khajuraho, Panna, Satna, Rewa and so on.
The city has regular bus services to Indore, Jaipur, Bhopal, Ujjain, Agra, Kanpur, Shivpuri, etc.
Dabra has local city transport in the form of Auto Rickshaws, Tata Magic and Electric Vehicle (TumTum)

### Airport

The nearest airport from Dabra is Gwalior Airport which is 53.9 km (33.5 mi) from Dabra. This airport serves to Bangalore, Indore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Pune, Patna, Chennai, Manglore, Ahemdabad, Kochi.

## Geography

Dabra is located at 25°54′N 78°20′E﻿ / ﻿25.9°N 78.33°E﻿ / 25.9; 78.33. It has an average elevation of 201 metres (659 feet).

## Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Dabra had a population of 237,974. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Dabra has an average literacy rate of 57% : male literacy is 67% and, female literacy is 46%. In Dabra, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## Villages

Dabra tehsil/block has 155 villages in addition to the census towns of Dabra, Buzurg, Ramgarh, and Tekanpur. The villages are listed below:
| Village name | Total land area (hectares) | Population (in 2011) |
| Kalyani | 1,108.1 | 3,424 |
| Makoda | 239.1 | 1,527 |
| Beragarh | 209 | 2,845 |
| Chiruli | 1,317.2 | 2,254 |
| Chir Pura | 318.7 | 1,009 |
| Udalpada | 428.9 | 434 |
| Bansi | 287.6 | 377 |
| Masud Pur | 470.4 | 1,064 |
| Biramdhana | 390.9 | 843 |
| Kheriya | 290 | 443 |
| Salaiya | 444.7 | 897 |
| Gadhi | 1,341.6 | 2,472 |
| Berkheda | 270.6 | 203 |
| Sukha Patha | 1,358.7 | 2,426 |
| Ikona | 730.4 | 1,505 |
| Mahona | 160.2 | 122 |
| Hidayala | 202.3 | 4 |
| Lakhan Pura | 316.1 | 1,454 |
| Ladera | 435.8 | 1,137 |
| Rafatpur | 186.9 | 334 |
| Dhamnika | 624.2 | 939 |
| Gunjhar | 491.8 | 492 |
| Gijaurra | 2,677.2 | 2,041 |
| Bhageh | 1,534.6 | 2,749 |
| Lakhnoti | 333 | 1,208 |
| Ainti | 254.8 | 259 |
| Jangipur | 230.6 | 614 |
| Chak Jangipur | 291.5 | 120 |
| Ghongha | 297.5 | 668 |
| Shankarpur | 373.1 | 424 |
| Sakatpura | 188.4 | 829 |
| Gohinda | 529.2 | 659 |
| Chhatar Pur | 169.8 | 394 |
| Jargaon | 738.5 | 1,293 |
| Jatahra | 177.5 | 416 |
| Ekhara | 407 | 805 |
| Shuklhori | 672.8 | 2,761 |
| Semara | 451.8 | 740 |
| Mehagaon | 1,511.4 | 3,776 |
| Nagawan | 351.2 | 278 |
| Kitora | 998.5 | 2,285 |
| Bahadur Pur | 413.1 | 0 |
| Deogarh | 3,856 | 1,309 |
| Kiroi | 981.7 | 1,631 |
| Hathnoura | 2,423 | 1,887 |
| Sisgaon | 1,181.4 | 1,812 |
| Gudaichi | 0 | 0 |
| Semari | 798.4 | 1,315 |
| Kumharra | 733.6 | 1,391 |
| Nahatoli | 380.9 | 671 |
| Sili | 292.2 | 672 |
| Kheda | 22 | 4 |
| Jorasi | 1,346.7 | 2,362 |
| Putti | 1,482.2 | 1,857 |
| Kaithoda | 1,125.4 | 1,706 |
| Khedi | 113.9 | 65 |
| Chhapra | 345.9 | 1,197 |
| Gatari | 152 | 850 |
| Babu Pur | 536.5 | 1,055 |
| Lidhoura | 254.2 | 1,198 |
| Bhitora | 102.8 | 0 |
| Virrat | 773.5 | 1,116 |
| Sahona | 632.6 | 1,793 |
| Nibi | 386.8 | 1,281 |
| Pahadi | 140.8 | 270 |
| Patariya Pura | 207 | 638 |
| Bharroli | 111.2 | 584 |
| Karahi | 491.8 | 1,291 |
| Dhahi | 535.3 | 1,892 |
| Akbai Badi | 1,649.4 | 4,015 |
| Ajaigarh | 614.1 | 1,251 |
| Gajapur | 763 | 1,217 |
| Maharaj Pur | 271 | 0 |
| Janakpur | 322.6 | 1,027 |
| Dhawa | 179.9 | 886 |
| Samudan | 428.2 | 1,367 |
| Sekrajagir | 839 | 1,599 |
| Beru | 444.9 | 828 |
| Kardhu | 167.5 | 413 |
| Bona | 255.6 | 1,062 |
| Lakhiya | 229.2 | 605 |
| Ghamad Pura | 191.4 | 118 |
| Patha Panihar | 633.9 | 2,164 |
| Anant Peth | 192.3 | 348 |
| Gaindol Kalan | 240.7 | 911 |
| Tighru | 116.7 | 984 |
| Sehrai | 302.9 | 816 |
| Sarnagat | 627.9 | 1,623 |
| Badera Buzurg | 264.5 | 716 |
| Badera Khurd | 279 | 568 |
| Khedi Santal | 117.6 | 71 |
| Baragawan | 588.2 | 888 |
| Nibhera | 425.9 | 583 |
| Arusi | 339.8 | 826 |
| Belgadha | 500.9 | 739 |
| Chand Pur | 1,140 | 3,523 |
| Karra | 529.3 | 1,206 |
| Geydol Khurd | 211 | 457 |
| Chetu Pada | 322.9 | 705 |
| Raipur | 295.2 | 348 |
| Simiriya Tal | 1,468.9 | 3,950 |
| Barol | 403.5 | 1,831 |
| Patharra | 257.8 | 712 |
| Itayal | 792.6 | 2,277 |
| Salwai | 1,361.9 | 3,596 |
| Chitoli | 262.9 | 365 |
| Lohgarh | 1,176.1 | 2,139 |
| Berkheda | 206 | 424 |
| Arru | 471.3 | 1,934 |
| Khedi Natawa | 187.4 | 569 |
| Sultanpur | 190.9 | 932 |
| Maharaj Pur | 500.8 | 1,958 |
| Chitawani | 911.8 | 1,464 |
| Khadwai | 651.8 | 2,032 |
| Chomo | 463.4 | 1,002 |
| Rampura | 158.2 | 387 |
| Khedi Parasar | 378.3 | 840 |
| Khajurahai | 360.8 | 789 |
| Rajiyawar | 426 | 1,038 |
| Litapura | 308 | 752 |
| Gobra | 234.4 | 923 |
| Gulihai | 444.6 | 993 |
| Sehtol | 376 | 862 |
| Chhimak | 755.2 | 4,085 |
| Thethiyapura | 227.6 | 430 |
| Sunwai | 225.9 | 758 |
| Akbai (Antri) | 477.2 | 935 |
| Khedi Raimal | 382.6 | 1,220 |
| Sekra | 360.4 | 1,059 |
| Sirsa | 341.6 | 1,253 |
| Sirol | 214.7 | 818 |
| Deora | 224.1 | 915 |
| Jawal | 230.7 | 172 |
| Kosha | 308.8 | 754 |
| Shinghpur | 106.4 | 624 |
| Kariyawati | 1,252.3 | 2,996 |
| Sarwa | 369.9 | 1,076 |
| Samchauli | 157.7 | 490 |
| Jhadoli | 386.2 | 2,212 |
| Jatrathi | 366.9 | 1,279 |
| Rarua | 516.3 | 360 |
| Milghan | 495.6 | 1,035 |
| Lidhora | 467.3 | 1,327 |
| Dhirora | 313.4 | 740 |
| Simiriya Bhehsnari | 310.7 | 761 |
| Nunhari | 302 | 1,006 |
| Masud Pur | 225 | 659 |
| Kisoli | 192.5 | 532 |
| Jarawani | 299.1 | 703 |
| Baraua | 216.1 | 502 |
| Bhensnari | 1,321.9 | 2,692 |
| Bijak Pur | 1,127.5 | 2,151 |
| Magrora | 1,356.4 | 2,254 |
| Barotha | 534.7 | 3,112 |
| Sirohi | 287.4 | 1,855 |