Dansar - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Dansar is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Dansar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dansar is 223661. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dansar

According to the 2011 Census, Dansar village had a total population of 3,283 people, including 1,685 males and 1,598 females, living in 673 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.69%, with male literacy at 55.20% and female literacy at 35.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 621.

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

Nearby Villages of Dansar

Dansar 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 Dansar

Dansar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Dansar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Dansar is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dansar

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

Health Facilities in Dansar

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

FAQs about Dansar