Damodarpur - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Damodarpur is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damodarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damodarpur is 260483. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Damodarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Damodarpur village had a total population of 468 people, including 251 males and 217 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.43%, with male literacy at 54.21% and female literacy at 30.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population468251217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723735
Scheduled Castes (SC)321814
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population17211656
Illiterate Population296135161

Nearby Villages of Damodarpur

Damodarpur 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)
Kukri BighaEast0.51 km
PanpuNorth-West1.22 km
MakarpurSouth-West1.28 km
Keam ChakEast1.35 km
ChandaiNorth-East1.44 km
KharaunaEast1.92 km
DakraSouth-East2.16 km
MadanpurSouth2.64 km
NerWest2.75 km
ManhgupurEast2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damodarpur

Damodarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Damodarpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Damodarpur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damodarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Damodarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Damodarpur

Where is Damodarpur located?

Damodarpur village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Damodarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Damodarpur is Dakra.

What is the pincode of Damodarpur?

The pincode of Damodarpur is 804422.

What is the population of Damodarpur?

Damodarpur had a total population of 468, including 251 males and 217 females.

How many households are there in Damodarpur?

Damodarpur had 64 households.

What is the literacy rate in Damodarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damodarpur was 43.43%. Male literacy was 54.21% and female literacy was 30.77%.