Dipaul - Forbesganj, Araria

Dipaul is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Araria.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dipaul is 221641. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.8 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dipaul is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Dipaul

According to the 2011 Census, Dipaul village had a total population of 1,424 people, including 756 males and 668 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.27%, with male literacy at 65.53% and female literacy at 52.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,424756668
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275141134
Scheduled Castes (SC)814536
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population681403278
Illiterate Population743353390

Nearby Villages of Dipaul

Dipaul is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NirpurNorth0.85 km
BathnahaSouth0.96 km
BaghuaEast1.28 km
BarantpurSouth-East2.11 km
BhatiahiWest2.24 km
BhadesarSouth-West2.71 km
MirganjNorth-West2.73 km
AmaunaWest2.91 km
DamadighiEast3.39 km
PhenaSouth-West3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dipaul

Dipaul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathnaha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Dipaul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Dipaul is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dipaul

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dipaul village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dipaul

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dipaul village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dipaul

Where is Dipaul located?

Dipaul village is located in Forbesganj Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the pincode of Dipaul?

The pincode of Dipaul is 854318.

What is the population of Dipaul?

Dipaul had a total population of 1,424, including 756 males and 668 females.

How many households are there in Dipaul?

Dipaul had 282 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dipaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dipaul was 59.27%. Male literacy was 65.53% and female literacy was 52.06%.