Domat - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Domat is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Domat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Domat is 216451. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.1 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Domat

As per Census 2011, Domat village has a total population of 2,215 people, consisting of 1,107 males and 1,108 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,165 literate and 1,050 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,802 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Domat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2151,1071,108
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342171171
Scheduled Castes (SC)1427171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,802894908
Literate Population1,165687478
Illiterate Population1,050420630

Nearby Villages of Domat

Domat 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DumariaSouth0.90 km
BotgonwEast1.26 km
MagurahaNorth-West1.76 km
RatanpurwaSouth1.90 km
GheghauliaSouth-East1.99 km
ParsandaSouth-East2.12 km
RatniSouth2.13 km
MahajoginNorth-East2.21 km
KairiNorth2.54 km
SonkharNorth-East2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Domat

Domat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Domat is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Domat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Domat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Domat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Domat

Where is Domat located?

Domat village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Domat?

The Gram Panchayat of Domat is Domath.

What is the pincode of Domat?

The pincode of Domat is 845455.

What is the population of Domat?

Domat has a total population of 2,215, including 1,107 males and 1,108 females.

How many households are there in Domat?

There are 399 households in Domat.

What is the literacy rate in Domat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Domat is 52.60%. Male literacy is 62.06% and female literacy is 43.14%.