Dumra - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran
Dumra is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Deurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumra is 216743. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Dumra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dumra
As per Census 2011, Dumra village has a total population of 2,843 people, consisting of 1,509 males and 1,334 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 603 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,553 literate and 1,290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dumra are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,843 | 1,509 | 1,334 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 603 | 304 | 299 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 100 | 54 | 46 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,553 | 874 | 679 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,290 | 635 | 655 |
Nearby Villages of Dumra
Dumra is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dumra
Dumra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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 38 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 Dumra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dumra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dumra
Where is Dumra located?
Dumra village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dumra?
The Gram Panchayat of Dumra is Deurwa.
What is the pincode of Dumra?
The pincode of Dumra is 845453.
What is the population of Dumra?
Dumra has a total population of 2,843, including 1,509 males and 1,334 females.
How many households are there in Dumra?
There are 461 households in Dumra.
What is the literacy rate in Dumra?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dumra is 54.63%. Male literacy is 57.92% and female literacy is 50.90%.