Despur - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Despur is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Despur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Despur is 254247. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 824123 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Despur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Despur

According to the 2011 Census, Despur village had a total population of 735 people, including 382 males and 353 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.27%, with male literacy at 77.67% and female literacy at 49.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465.

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 Population735382353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1366472
Scheduled Castes (SC)465240225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population385247138
Illiterate Population350135215

Nearby Villages of Despur

Despur 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)
Jagai BairahiNorth-East0.97 km
BhakhraSouth1.02 km
ErkaWest1.14 km
DhundhuaNorth1.15 km
BaliaSouth-East1.42 km
DhanibarSouth-West1.45 km
BasauraWest2.03 km
RajparsaEast2.21 km
MajharSouth-West2.23 km
Arjun BighaNorth-East2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Despur

Despur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Despur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Despur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Despur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Despur

Where is Despur located?

Despur village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Despur?

The Gram Panchayat of Despur is Baliya.

What is the pincode of Despur?

The pincode of Despur is 824123.

What is the population of Despur?

Despur had a total population of 735, including 382 males and 353 females.

How many households are there in Despur?

Despur had 124 households.

What is the literacy rate in Despur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Despur was 64.27%. Male literacy was 77.67% and female literacy was 49.11%.