Dadpur - Jhajha, Jamui

Dadpur is a village situated in the Jhajha subdivision of Jamui district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhajha and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jamui. Keshopur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadpur is 259004. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.1 hectares and falls under the 811308 pincode. Jhajha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dadpur village had a total population of 1,830 people, including 951 males and 879 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.04%, with male literacy at 76.29% and female literacy at 50.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dadpur

Dadpur 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 Dadpur

Dadpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhajha to Dadpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jamui to Dadpur is about 32 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 Dadpur

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

Health Facilities in Dadpur

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

FAQs about Dadpur