Dhamaura - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Dhamaura is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhamaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamaura is 216813. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.4 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dhamaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamaura village had a total population of 4,243 people, including 2,224 males and 2,019 females, living in 754 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.18%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 43.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,014, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamaura

Dhamaura 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 Dhamaura

Dhamaura 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 Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhamaura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhamaura is about 28 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 Dhamaura

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

Health Facilities in Dhamaura

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

FAQs about Dhamaura