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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dewapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dewapur village had a total population of 4,360 people, including 2,312 males and 2,048 females, living in 1,093 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.02%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 56.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,3602,3122,048
Child Population (0–6 yrs)805428377
Scheduled Castes (SC)20110596
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 4,360, including 2,312 males and 2,048 females.

How many households are there in Dewapur?

Dewapur had 1,093 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dewapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewapur was 68.02%. Male literacy was 78.18% and female literacy was 56.55%.