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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dumaria

As per Census 2011, Dumaria village has a total population of 727 people, consisting of 321 males and 406 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,264 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population727321406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286365
Scheduled Castes (SC)1346173
Literate Population387206181
Illiterate Population340115225

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Maini DihNorth-West0.76 km
SawanahaSouth-West0.98 km
RaipuraEast1.04 km
Pokhar BhindaSouth-East1.35 km
JasauliWest1.56 km
RasautiNorth-East1.58 km
IndarwaNorth1.77 km
KamdhenwaSouth-East1.88 km
MalpuraSouth-West2.09 km
KishunpuraSouth-East2.29 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Dumaria

Where is Dumaria located?

Dumaria village is located in Katiya Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dumaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Dumaria is Pat Khauli.

What is the pincode of Dumaria?

The pincode of Dumaria is 841437.

What is the population of Dumaria?

Dumaria has a total population of 727, including 321 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Dumaria?

There are 120 households in Dumaria.

What is the literacy rate in Dumaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dumaria is 53.23%. Male literacy is 64.17% and female literacy is 44.58%.