Danu Bigha - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Danu Bigha is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Kachnawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danu Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danu Bigha is 260501. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Danu Bigha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Danu Bigha

As per Census 2011, Danu Bigha village has a total population of 1,062 people, consisting of 526 males and 536 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 663 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Danu Bigha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,062526536
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18080100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)514
Literate Population663357306
Illiterate Population399169230

Nearby Villages of Danu Bigha

Danu Bigha 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)
Raja BighaEast0.69 km
Boknari KhurdSouth-East1.08 km
IsmailpurNorth1.10 km
BhimpuraWest1.18 km
Boknari KalanSouth-West1.42 km
KoyaliNorth-West1.43 km
KachnawanNorth-East1.61 km
MajhosSouth-West1.99 km
SagarpurNorth-West2.18 km
JagdishpurNorth2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Danu Bigha

Danu Bigha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Danu Bigha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Danu Bigha 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 Danu Bigha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Danu Bigha

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

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

FAQs about Danu Bigha

Where is Danu Bigha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Danu Bigha?

The Gram Panchayat of Danu Bigha is Kachnawan.

What is the pincode of Danu Bigha?

The pincode of Danu Bigha is 804422.

What is the population of Danu Bigha?

Danu Bigha has a total population of 1,062, including 526 males and 536 females.

How many households are there in Danu Bigha?

There are 178 households in Danu Bigha.

What is the literacy rate in Danu Bigha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danu Bigha is 62.43%. Male literacy is 67.87% and female literacy is 57.09%.