Dharampura - Silao, Nalanda

Dharampura is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Barakar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampura is 245107. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dharampura

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampura village had a total population of 623 people, including 320 males and 303 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.89%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 58.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharampura

Dharampura 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 Dharampura

Dharampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karahdih Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Dharampura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Dharampura is about 18 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 Dharampura

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

Health Facilities in Dharampura

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

FAQs about Dharampura