Damrapur - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Damrapur is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Damarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damrapur is 216486. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.4 hectares and falls under the 845307 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Damrapur

As per Census 2011, Damrapur village has a total population of 2,380 people, consisting of 1,257 males and 1,123 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 974 literate and 1,406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 830 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Damrapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3801,2571,123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412211201
Scheduled Castes (SC)830450380
Literate Population974624350
Illiterate Population1,406633773

Nearby Villages of Damrapur

Damrapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhirbhiriNorth1.33 km
TilojpurEast1.37 km
BhatuahwaSouth1.47 km
BarwaWest1.55 km
DudhauraNorth-East1.94 km
ArariaNorth-West1.96 km
BarwadihSouth-East2.01 km
BahuarwaWest2.32 km
KewlapurSouth-East2.53 km
SitlapurNorth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damrapur

Damrapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Damrapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Damrapur is about 60 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 Damrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Damrapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Damrapur

Where is Damrapur located?

Damrapur village is located in Mainatanr Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damrapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Damrapur is Damarapur.

What is the pincode of Damrapur?

The pincode of Damrapur is 845307.

What is the population of Damrapur?

Damrapur has a total population of 2,380, including 1,257 males and 1,123 females.

How many households are there in Damrapur?

There are 457 households in Damrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Damrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damrapur is 40.92%. Male literacy is 49.64% and female literacy is 31.17%.