Dhursanda - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Dhursanda is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Gamhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhursanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhursanda is 231217. The village covers a total geographical area of 54 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhursanda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhursanda village had a total population of 59 people, including 34 males and 25 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 735 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.47%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 59.09%.

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 Population593425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population402713
Illiterate Population19712

Nearby Villages of Dhursanda

Dhursanda 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)
BahrampurNorth-West1.16 km
PakahaNorth-East1.57 km
SitalpurEast1.74 km
GamhariSouth-West1.96 km
ChhapiaWest1.99 km
KaranpuraEast2.20 km
BaikunthpurWest2.21 km
ChiuntahaWest2.38 km
BardhauliNorth2.64 km
Banhauli BanauraNorth-West2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhursanda

Dhursanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Dhursanda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Dhursanda is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhursanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhursanda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhursanda

Where is Dhursanda located?

Dhursanda village is located in Baikunthpur Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhursanda?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhursanda is Gamhari.

What is the pincode of Dhursanda?

The pincode of Dhursanda is 841409.

What is the population of Dhursanda?

Dhursanda had a total population of 59, including 34 males and 25 females.

How many households are there in Dhursanda?

Dhursanda had 13 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhursanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhursanda was 75.47%. Male literacy was 87.10% and female literacy was 59.09%.