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{{Short description|Indian village in the Fazilka district}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Dangar Khera
| image_skyline =
| caption =
| other_name = Bhādargarh
| settlement_type = Village
| mapframe = no
| established_date = 1783 CE
| government_type = [[Panchayati Raj]]
| governing_body = [[Sarpanch]]
| area_total_ha = 1614
| area_water_acre = 7.35
| area_rural_acre = 135
| area_rural_footnotes = (Settlement area)
| elevation_m = 188
| postal_code = 152122
| population_demonym = Dangarkhedia
| postal_code_type = PIN
| area_code = 01638
| area_code_type = Telephone Code
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Panjab, India|Panjab]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Fazilka district]]
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type3 = Tahsil
| subdivision_name3 = [[Abohar]]
| registration_plate = PB22
| founder = Netaram, Sarsaram, Kanaram & Phoolaram Kargwal
| seat_type = Sarpanch
| seat = Mrs. Shefali Tak
| established_title = Founded in
}}

'''Dangar Khera''' or '''Danger Khera''', earlier called '''Bhādargarh''' is a village in India, located in the [[Fazilka district]] in the state of [[Punjab, India|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 '''<nowiki/>'[[Teacher|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-05 |title=15 km from Indo-Pak Border, village of ‘Adhiyapaks’ in Punjab: 450 govt job holders, 250 of them teachers |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/indo-pak-border-village-adhiyapaks-punjab-govt-job-holders-teachers-8924922/ |access-date=2025-12-30 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== 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. '''<nowiki/>'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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-11 |title=HOW VILLAGES GOT THEIR NAMES (PART 2) – Peeps of Punjab |url=https://peepsofpunjab.in/how-villages-got-their-names-part-2/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |language=en-US}}</ref> Previously, its name was '''Bhādargarh;''' on the name of Numberdar '''Bhādar Singh'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=A2Prime |date=2018-11-09 |title=Earlier name of Dangar Khera |url=https://marurajput.in/2018/11/kargwal-gotra-history/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website= |language=hi-IN |archive-date=2023-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223162120/https://marurajput.in/2018/11/kargwal-gotra-history/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GPS DANGAR KHERA - Dangar Khera District Fazilka (Punjab) |url=https://schools.org.in/fazilka/03210202901/gps-dangar-khera.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=schools.org.in}}</ref>

=== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GSSS DANGAR KHERA - Dangar Khera District Fazilka (Punjab) |url=https://schools.org.in/fazilka/03210202902/gsss-dangar-khera.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=schools.org.in}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
=== Language ===
[[Bagri language|Bagri]] is the major language spoken by the people followed by [[Punjabi language|Panjabi]].

=== Population ===
According to the 2011 census of India, Dangar Khera has an estimated population of 6251, with 3333 males and 2918 females.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dangar Khera Village Population - Fazilka - Firozpur, Punjab |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/35142-dangar-khera-punjab.html |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>

=== Literacy rate ===
In 2011, the literacy rate of Dangar Khera was 71.62%.<ref name=":0" />

== Religious shrines ==

=== Basantī Mātā Mandir ===
[[File:Basanti Mata.jpg|thumb|Idol of "Goddess Basanti"]]
The '''Basantī Mātā''' Mandir is a Hindu Temple located in Dangar Khera. To protect against the [[1918 flu pandemic in India|Spanish Flu pandemic]] on '''27 November 1918 CE''', the Mata Basanti Mandir was established by '''Ch. Bhādar Singh Kāragwāl''' (Numberdār).<ref>{{Cite web |author=((A2Prime)) |date=2018-11-09 |title=Basanti Mata Mandir |url=https://marurajput.in/2018/11/kargwal-gotra-history/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website= |language=hi-IN |archive-date=2023-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223162120/https://marurajput.in/2018/11/kargwal-gotra-history/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Previously, there was a farm where this temple now stands. People believe in Basantī Mātā and worship them. Every month, on the day of [[Amavasya]], a fair is held and a [[Bhandara (community kitchen)|Bhandara]] is organized by the Mandir committee. This event is attended by a large number of devotees from nearby areas and beyond.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-17 |title=The 1918 'flu: India's worst pandemic |url=https://www.gatewayhouse.in/1918-flu-india/ |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=Gateway House |language=en}}</ref>

=== Gurdwara Sahib ===
{{Multiple image
| total_width = 300
| image1 =
| caption1 = Ch. Bahadur Singh Kargwal
| image2 =
| caption2 = Ch. Shodaan Ram Taak
}}There is a [[Gurdwara|Gurdwara Sahib]] in Dangar Khera. People go to the Gurdwara Sahib early morning every day. The Gurdwara has a [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar]] hall where people can eat free lacto-vegetarian food served by volunteers at the Gurdwara.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gurudwara Sahib - Gurudwara - Dangar Khera - Punjab {{!}} Yappe.in |url=https://yappe.in/punjab/dangar-khera/gurudwara-sahib/1005012 |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=yappe.in}}</ref>

== Culture ==
People of this village celebrate [[Holi]], [[Diwali]], [[Gurpurb|Gurpurab]], [[Gangaur|Gangaur (Gaur)]], [[Teej]] & [[Lohri]] as their religious festivals.

== 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.
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.

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

* '''[[Wheat]] (Rabi Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Food crop & Cash crop.
* '''[[Cotton]] (Kharif Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Cash crop.
* '''[[Mustard plant|Mustard]] (Rabi Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Cash crop.
* '''[[Rice]] (Kharif Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Food crop & Cash crop.
* '''[[Kinnow]] (Rabi Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Horticulture crop.
* '''[[Trifolium alexandrinum|Berseem]] (Rabi Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Fodder crop.
* '''[[Sorghum bicolor|Jowar]] (Kharif Crop):-''' It is grown here as a Fodder crop.

== References ==
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{{Fazilka district}}

[[Category:Villages in Fazilka district]]

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