Dumra - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Dumra is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mehnaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumra is 216360. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.6 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dumra

According to the 2011 Census, Dumra village had a total population of 2,995 people, including 1,564 males and 1,431 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.79%, with male literacy at 47.85% and female literacy at 32.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumra

Dumra 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 Dumra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dumra. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dumra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dumra is about 58 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 Dumra

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

Health Facilities in Dumra

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

FAQs about Dumra