Dimia - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Dimia is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Dimia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dimia is 223632. The village covers a total geographical area of 605 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dimia

According to the 2011 Census, Dimia village had a total population of 7,185 people, including 3,725 males and 3,460 females, living in 1,351 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.12%, with male literacy at 54.79% and female literacy at 40.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 523, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Dimia

Dimia 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 Dimia

Dimia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Satr Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Dimia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Dimia is about 34 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 Dimia

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

Health Facilities in Dimia

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

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