Dombana - Narpatganj, Araria

Dombana is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Babuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dombana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dombana is 221485. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 854335 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dombana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dombana

As per Census 2011, Dombana village has a total population of 1,779 people, consisting of 908 males and 871 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 991 literate and 788 illiterate residents. Additionally, 646 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dombana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dombana

Dombana 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dombana

Dombana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Dombana is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Dombana is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dombana

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

Health Facilities in Dombana

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

FAQs about Dombana