Bhumpur - Madhepur, Madhubani

Bhumpur is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahisham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhumpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhumpur is 220855. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.6 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhumpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhumpur

As per Census 2011, Bhumpur village has a total population of 1,778 people, consisting of 906 males and 872 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 963 literate and 815 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,778906872
Child Population (0–6 yrs)334159175
Literate Population963575388
Illiterate Population815331484

Nearby Villages of Bhumpur

Bhumpur 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)
SarauniNorth-East1.22 km
PakhaulSouth-East1.46 km
MahisanNorth2.13 km
JanardanpurEast2.16 km
RupauliEast2.16 km
ChandradipSouth-West2.22 km
ChunniSouth-East2.55 km
BhakrainSouth2.59 km
MadhepurNorth-West2.67 km
BetaunaSouth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhumpur

Bhumpur 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 Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Bhumpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bhumpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhumpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhumpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhumpur

Where is Bhumpur located?

Bhumpur village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhumpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhumpur is Mahisham.

What is the pincode of Bhumpur?

The pincode of Bhumpur is 847408.

What is the population of Bhumpur?

Bhumpur has a total population of 1,778, including 906 males and 872 females.

How many households are there in Bhumpur?

There are 387 households in Bhumpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhumpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhumpur is 54.16%. Male literacy is 63.47% and female literacy is 44.50%.