Dumaria - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Dumaria is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dumaria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumaria is 222478. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.22 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dumaria

According to the 2011 Census, Dumaria village had a total population of 4,202 people, including 2,109 males and 2,093 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.01%, with male literacy at 61.13% and female literacy at 41.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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:

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 Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Dumaria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dumaria is about 35 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 Dumaria

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

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:

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