Dumri - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Dumri 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 75 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rupwalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumri is 216377. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dumri

According to the 2011 Census, Dumri village had a total population of 1,739 people, including 866 males and 873 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.38%, with male literacy at 78.66% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumri

Dumri 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 Dumri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dumri. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dumri is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dumri is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumri

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

Health Facilities in Dumri

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

FAQs about Dumri