Dharamdiha - Phulparas, Madhubani

Dharamdiha is a village situated in the Phulparas subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulparas and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dharmdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharamdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharamdiha is 220124. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.4 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dharamdiha 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 Dharamdiha

According to the 2011 Census, Dharamdiha village had a total population of 3,480 people, including 1,845 males and 1,635 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.71%, with male literacy at 78.59% and female literacy at 47.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, 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 Dharamdiha

Dharamdiha 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 Dharamdiha

Public transport in the Dharamdiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Dharamdiha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Dharamdiha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharamdiha

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

Health Facilities in Dharamdiha

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

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