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, the sub-district code of Dhamdaha Block (CD) is 01132. The total area of Dhamdaha Subdivision is 346 km². Dhamdaha has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,88,084 people. Includes nearly 1,50,332 males and 1,37,752 females. Rural population is about 2,88,084 people.
- There are around 54,817 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 28,039 boys and 26,778 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,24,677 people. Non-literate population is around 1,63,407 people.
- There are nearly 55,911 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhamdaha Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhamdaha Subdivision is approximately 42,639 people, including 22,389 males and 20,250 females. Around 42,639 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhamdaha Subdivision is about 25,756 people, including 13,028 males and 12,728 females. Around 25,756 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 834 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 834 people per sq. km.