Dumdumuwa - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Dumdumuwa 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 25 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumdumuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumdumuwa is 216823. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.3 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dumdumuwa 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 Dumdumuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dumdumuwa village had a total population of 1,521 people, including 789 males and 732 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.50%, with male literacy at 77.29% and female literacy at 48.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumdumuwa

Dumdumuwa 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 Dumdumuwa

Dumdumuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 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 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dumdumuwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dumdumuwa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumdumuwa

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

Health Facilities in Dumdumuwa

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

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