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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dadpur

As per Census 2011, Dadpur village has a total population of 1,830 people, consisting of 951 males and 879 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 974 literate and 856 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,830951879
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309154155
Scheduled Castes (SC)310156154
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population974608366
Illiterate Population856343513

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SultanpurNorth1.01 km
DhibaSouth1.22 km
MachhendraNorth-East1.24 km
KeshopurSouth-West1.30 km
Tola Kita Situ ChakNorth1.50 km
RamdaspurNorth-West1.70 km
Tola DatkichwaEast1.79 km
Tola Kita Naua KuraNorth-East1.85 km
Tola PataoSouth2.29 km
Tola DhawatanrSouth-East2.33 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Dadpur

Where is Dadpur located?

Dadpur village is located in Jhajha Subdivision, Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dadpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dadpur is Keshopur.

What is the pincode of Dadpur?

The pincode of Dadpur is 811308.

What is the population of Dadpur?

Dadpur has a total population of 1,830, including 951 males and 879 females.

How many households are there in Dadpur?

There are 331 households in Dadpur.

What is the literacy rate in Dadpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dadpur is 53.22%. Male literacy is 63.93% and female literacy is 41.64%.