Dhaminha - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Dhaminha is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Purainiya Harsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaminha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaminha is 216647. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.97 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dhaminha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Dhaminha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaminha village had a total population of 2,456 people, including 1,293 males and 1,163 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.10%, with male literacy at 70.28% and female literacy at 44.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaminha

Dhaminha 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 Dhaminha

Public transport in the Dhaminha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhaminha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhaminha is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaminha

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

Health Facilities in Dhaminha

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

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