Dewapur - Patahi, Purbi Champaran

Dewapur is a village situated in the Patahi subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from Patahi and around 40 km from Motihari. Devapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewapur is 218520. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.6 hectares and falls under the 845457 pincode. Pakri Dayal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dewapur

As per Census 2011, Dewapur village has a total population of 4,360 people, consisting of 2,312 males and 2,048 females. The village has 1,093 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 805 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,418 literate and 1,942 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3602,3122,048
Child Population (0–6 yrs)805428377
Scheduled Castes (SC)20110596
Literate Population2,4181,473945
Illiterate Population1,9428391,103

Nearby Villages of Dewapur

Dewapur 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)
LahsaniaNorth-East1.03 km
Khori PakarNorth1.69 km
KharihaniyaWest2.18 km
BasahiaNorth-West2.34 km
AlisherpurSouth-West2.42 km
JihuliSouth2.67 km
MohammadpurNorth2.76 km
BhandarNorth-West3.16 km
NarayanpurSouth-West3.25 km
PadumrierWest3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewapur

Dewapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bairgania, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Pakri Dayal to Dewapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Dewapur is about 40 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 Dewapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dewapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dewapur

Where is Dewapur located?

Dewapur village is located in Patahi Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewapur is Devapur.

What is the pincode of Dewapur?

The pincode of Dewapur is 845457.

What is the population of Dewapur?

Dewapur has a total population of 4,360, including 2,312 males and 2,048 females.

How many households are there in Dewapur?

There are 1,093 households in Dewapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dewapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewapur is 55.46%. Male literacy is 63.71% and female literacy is 46.14%.