Depura - Benipatti, Madhubani

Depura is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mohamadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Depura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Depura is 220319. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.4 hectares and falls under the 847223 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Depura

According to the 2011 Census, Depura village had a total population of 4,866 people, including 2,554 males and 2,312 females, living in 945 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.59%, with male literacy at 73.85% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, 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 Depura

Depura 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 Depura

Depura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muraitha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Depura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Depura is about 26 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 Depura

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

Health Facilities in Depura

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

FAQs about Depura