Dumaria - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Dumaria is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Domath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumaria is 216450. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dumaria

According to the 2011 Census, Dumaria village had a total population of 1,645 people, including 870 males and 775 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 56.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 775.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumaria

Dumaria 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 Dumaria

Dumaria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dumaria is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dumaria is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumaria

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

Health Facilities in Dumaria

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

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