Dhamaul - Kurtha, Arwal

Dhamaul is a village situated in the Kurtha subdivision of Arwal district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurtha and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Arwal. Dhamaul Panchayat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamaul is 260873. The village covers a total geographical area of 550 hectares and falls under the 804421 pincode. Patna is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Dhamaul

As per Census 2011, Dhamaul village has a total population of 6,102 people, consisting of 3,176 males and 2,926 females. The village has 948 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,073 literate and 3,029 illiterate residents. Additionally, 926 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamaul

Dhamaul 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 Dhamaul

Dhamaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patna to Dhamaul is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Arwal to Dhamaul is about 28 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 Dhamaul

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

Health Facilities in Dhamaul

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

FAQs about Dhamaul