Dadanpur - Morwa, Samastipur

Dadanpur is a village situated in the Morwa subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morwa and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Larua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadanpur is 236736. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 848505 pincode. Samsatipur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dadanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dadanpur village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 750 males and 736 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.58%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 48.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,486750736
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306148158
Scheduled Castes (SC)270143127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population762480282
Illiterate Population724270454

Nearby Villages of Dadanpur

Dadanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PachbhindaSouth-East1.13 km
LaruaNorth-West1.38 km
MahmudpurSouth-West1.52 km
BanbiraSouth-West1.92 km
HalaiSouth-West2.39 km
Murtazapur MakundWest3.05 km
RasulpurSouth-East3.16 km
Gunai BastiNorth3.19 km
SarangpurEast3.29 km
KhalispurEast3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dadanpur

Dadanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahpur Patoree, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samsatipur to Dadanpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Dadanpur is about 24 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 Dadanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dadanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dadanpur

Where is Dadanpur located?

Dadanpur village is located in Morwa Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dadanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dadanpur is Larua.

What is the pincode of Dadanpur?

The pincode of Dadanpur is 848505.

What is the population of Dadanpur?

Dadanpur had a total population of 1,486, including 750 males and 736 females.

How many households are there in Dadanpur?

Dadanpur had 351 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dadanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dadanpur was 64.58%. Male literacy was 79.73% and female literacy was 48.79%.