Dhapri - Kharagpur, Munger

Dhapri is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Barauhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhapri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhapri is 242982. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dhapri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhapri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhapri village had a total population of 2,724 people, including 1,451 males and 1,273 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.27%, with male literacy at 71.18% and female literacy at 51.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, 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 Dhapri

Dhapri 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 Dhapri

Dhapri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Dhapri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Dhapri is about 29 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 Dhapri

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

Health Facilities in Dhapri

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

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