Desam - Madhepur, Madhubani

Desam is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Tardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Desam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Desam is 220841. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Desam 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 Desam

According to the 2011 Census, Desam village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 784 males and 689 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.57%, with male literacy at 79.00% and female literacy at 61.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Desam

Desam 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 Desam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Desam. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Desam is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Desam is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Desam

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

Health Facilities in Desam

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

FAQs about Desam