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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Damrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Damrapur village had a total population of 2,380 people, including 1,257 males and 1,123 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.49%, with male literacy at 59.66% and female literacy at 37.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 830.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Damrapur