Dumaria - Katiya, Gopalganj

Dumaria is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Pat Khauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumaria is 229788. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dumaria

According to the 2011 Census, Dumaria village had a total population of 727 people, including 321 males and 406 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,265 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.61%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 53.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumaria

Dumaria 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 Dumaria

Dumaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Dumaria is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Dumaria is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumaria

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

Health Facilities in Dumaria

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

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