Dumra - Madhwapur, Madhubani

Dumra is a village situated in the Madhwapur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhwapur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Salempur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumra is 219838. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 847305 pincode. Janakpur Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dumra

As per Census 2011, Dumra village has a total population of 1,397 people, consisting of 682 males and 715 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 798 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,397682715
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302159143
Scheduled Castes (SC)229103126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population599315284
Illiterate Population798367431

Nearby Villages of Dumra

Dumra 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)
Pokharauni BirtaNorth0.74 km
LorikaSouth1.12 km
DeuriEast1.27 km
MintiNorth-West1.49 km
SalempurNorth-East2.14 km
RatauliNorth-West2.17 km
DhanaujaSouth-East2.24 km
SamadaSouth2.54 km
Pakar SamWest2.69 km
BaingraNorth-West2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dumra

Dumra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jogiara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Janakpur Road to Dumra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Dumra is about 34 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 Dumra

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

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

Health Facilities in Dumra

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

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

FAQs about Dumra

Where is Dumra located?

Dumra village is located in Madhwapur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dumra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dumra is Salempur.

What is the pincode of Dumra?

The pincode of Dumra is 847305.

What is the population of Dumra?

Dumra has a total population of 1,397, including 682 males and 715 females.

How many households are there in Dumra?

There are 310 households in Dumra.

What is the literacy rate in Dumra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dumra is 42.88%. Male literacy is 46.19% and female literacy is 39.72%.