Dasrathpur - Dharhara, Munger

Dasrathpur is a village situated in the Dharhara subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharhara and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Matadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dasrathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasrathpur is 242762. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 811212 pincode. Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dasrathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dasrathpur village had a total population of 2,624 people, including 1,369 males and 1,255 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.72%, with male literacy at 62.05% and female literacy at 33.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dasrathpur

Dasrathpur 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 Dasrathpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dasrathpur. The nearest railway station is Dasharathpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamalpur to Dasrathpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Dasrathpur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasrathpur

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

Health Facilities in Dasrathpur

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

FAQs about Dasrathpur