Dangsi - Barauli, Gopalganj

Dangsi is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Larauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangsi is 231069. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dangsi

According to the 2011 Census, Dangsi village had a total population of 2,999 people, including 1,453 males and 1,546 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.69%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 55.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 881, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangsi

Dangsi 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 Dangsi

Dangsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Dangsi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Dangsi is about 30 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 Dangsi

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

Health Facilities in Dangsi

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

FAQs about Dangsi