Dumarkol - Rajauli, Nawada

Dumarkol is a village situated in the Rajauli subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajauli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Dhamni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumarkol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumarkol is 258428. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 805125 pincode. Rajauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dumarkol

According to the 2011 Census, Dumarkol village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 679 males and 619 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.29%, with male literacy at 49.13% and female literacy at 26.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumarkol

Dumarkol 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 Dumarkol

Dumarkol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dilwa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajauli to Dumarkol is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Dumarkol is about 40 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 Dumarkol

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

Health Facilities in Dumarkol

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

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