Itahari - Dhamdaha, Purnia

Itahari is a village situated in the Dhamdaha subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdaha and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Itahari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itahari is 223374. The village covers a total geographical area of 559 hectares and falls under the 854205 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Itahari

According to the 2011 Census, Itahari village had a total population of 4,218 people, including 2,215 males and 2,003 females, living in 825 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.41%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 52.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Itahari

Itahari 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 Itahari

Itahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakhri, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Itahari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Itahari is about 39 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 Itahari

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

Health Facilities in Itahari

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

FAQs about Itahari