Dhamdaha
Dhamdaha is a Town and Subdivision in Purnia District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Dhamdaha Block (CD) is 01132. Total area of dhamdaha subdivision is 346 km². Dhamdaha subdivision has a population of 2,88,084 peoples. Dhamdaha subdivision has a population density of 834 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 55,911 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.28% population of dhamdaha subdivision is literate, out of which 49.97% males and 35.97% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dhamdaha Subdivision
Dhamdaha Subdivision has a total of 71 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dhamdaha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurahi | Bardela | Banmankhi (8 km) |
| 2 | Bansipurandaha | Kuwari | Banmankhi (10 km) |
| 3 | Bansipurandaha Milik | Kuwari | Banmankhi (10 km) |
| 4 | Baradghatta | Itahari | Dhamdaha |
| 5 | Bardela | Bardela | Banmankhi (12 km) |
| 6 | Barkona | Rupaspur Khagaha | Purnia (41 km) |
| 7 | Barkona Milik | Rupaspur Khagaha | Purnia (42 km) |
| 8 | Bela Champawati | Champabati | Banmankhi (17 km) |
| 9 | Bela Gobind | Sarsi | Banmankhi (17 km) |
| 10 | Bhamana Milik | Bishanpur | Dhamdaha |
| 11 | Bhawani Chak | Bishanpur | Purnia (34 km) |
| 12 | Bhutia | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Banmankhi (8 km) |
| 13 | Bishunpur Milik | Bishanpur | Purnia (27 km) |
| 14 | Bishunpur Patti | Bishanpur | Purnia (34 km) |
| 15 | Champawati | Champabati | Banmankhi (17 km) |
| 16 | Champawati Milik | Parasmani | Purnia (30 km) |
| 17 | Chandrahi | Thari Rajo | Banmankhi (4 km) |
| 18 | Chikni | Chikani Dumariya | Banmankhi (20 km) |
| 19 | Dakaiha | Damaili | Purnia (22 km) |
| 20 | Damaili | Damaili | Purnia (25 km) |
| 21 | Damgari | Damgaraha | Banmankhi (18 km) |
| 22 | Dhamdaha | Damdaha East | Banmankhi (18 km) |
| 23 | Dharbia | Champabati | Banmankhi (18 km) |
| 24 | Dumaria | Chikani Dumariya | Purnia (26 km) |
| 25 | Dumaria Chakla | Chikani Dumariya | Purnia (41 km) |
| 26 | Ekauna | Rangpura South | Dhamdaha |
| 27 | Gandharap | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Purnia (43 km) |
| 28 | Garail Milik | Rajghat Garail | Banmankhi (17 km) |
| 29 | Gogai | Itahari | Dhamdaha |
| 30 | Halapur | Damgaraha | Banmankhi (19 km) |
| 31 | Hanumani Chakla | Thari Rajo | Banmankhi (4 km) |
| 32 | Harpur | Itahari | Purnia (45 km) |
| 33 | Hemai Patti | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Purnia (43 km) |
| 34 | Hemai Patti Urf Kukraun | Kishan Pur Baluwa | Banmankhi (12 km) |
| 35 | Itahari | Itahari | Banmankhi (15 km) |
| 36 | Kajra | Rangpura South | Purnia (25 km) |
| 37 | Khanua | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Banmankhi (6 km) |
| 38 | Kishunpur Balua | Kishan Pur Baluwa | Banmankhi (13 km) |
| 39 | Kishunpur Balua Milik | Kishan Pur Baluwa | Banmankhi (14 km) |
| 40 | Kuari | Kuwari | Banmankhi (4 km) |
| 41 | Kukraun | Kukaraun East | Banmankhi (23 km) |
| 42 | Kukraun Milik | Kukaraun East | Banmankhi (13 km) |
| 43 | Madhonagar | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Purnia (34 km) |
| 44 | Mahammadnagar | Itahari | Dhamdaha |
| 45 | Majhua Fatehganj | Champabati | Banmankhi (10 km) |
| 46 | Mali | Mali | Banmankhi (16 km) |
| 47 | Miliki | Parasmani | Purnia (25 km) |
| 48 | Milki | Rangpura South | Purnia (27 km) |
| 49 | Mir Milik | Rangpura South | Banmankhi (13 km) |
| 50 | Mogalia Purandaha | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Banmankhi (15 km) |
| 51 | Mogalia Purandaha Milik | Mogalia Puran Daha East | Banmankhi (11 km) |
| 52 | Nirpur | Nirpur | Banmankhi (5 km) |
| 53 | Nirpur Milik | Nirpur | Dhamdaha |
| 54 | Parasbani | Parasmani | Purnia (26 km) |
| 55 | Phulkahi | Bardela | Banmankhi (12 km) |
| 56 | Pirankar | Itahari | Banmankhi (15 km) |
| 57 | Rajghat Grarail | Damaili | Banmankhi (10 km) |
| 58 | Rampur Chakla | Champabati | Banmankhi (20 km) |
| 59 | Rangpura | Rangpura North | Purnia (25 km) |
| 60 | Rupaspur Khagha | Rupaspur Khagaha | Purnia (33 km) |
| 61 | Sarsi Istamrar | Sarsi | Purnia (22 km) |
| 62 | Sasri Istamrar Milik | Sarsi | Purnia (22 km) |
| 63 | Satmi | Kuwari | Banmankhi (11 km) |
| 64 | Sihuli | Sarsi | Banmankhi (15 km) |
| 65 | Singhara Patti | Bishanpur | Banmankhi (12 km) |
| 66 | Sukhsena | Bishanpur | Banmankhi (7 km) |
| 67 | Sukhsena Milik | Bishanpur | Banmankhi (8 km) |
| 68 | Tarauni Milik | Bardela | Dhamdaha |
| 69 | Thari | Thari Rajo | Banmankhi (3 km) |
| 70 | Turki Khagha | Damdaha East | Purnia (30 km) |
| 71 | Utna | Rangpura North | Purnia (17 km) |
Population of Dhamdaha Subdivision
The population profile of Dhamdaha Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dhamdaha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,88,084 | 2,88,084 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,50,332 | 1,50,332 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,37,752 | 1,37,752 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,817 | 54,817 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,039 | 28,039 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,778 | 26,778 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,24,677 | 1,24,677 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 75,128 | 75,128 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 49,549 | 49,549 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,63,407 | 1,63,407 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 75,204 | 75,204 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 88,203 | 88,203 | N/A |
| Total Households | 55,911 | 55,911 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dhamdaha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 42,639 | 42,639 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 22,389 | 22,389 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 20,250 | 20,250 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 25,756 | 25,756 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 13,028 | 13,028 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 12,728 | 12,728 | N/A |
| Population Density | 834 / km² | 834 / km² | N/A |