Dhepura - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Dhepura is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sherpur Dhepura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhepura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhepura is 236970. The village covers a total geographical area of 776 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dhepura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhepura village had a total population of 11,556 people, including 6,099 males and 5,457 females, living in 2,330 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.84%, with male literacy at 71.37% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,097.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhepura

Dhepura 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 Dhepura

Dhepura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sherpur Dhipura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Dhepura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Dhepura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhepura

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

Health Facilities in Dhepura

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

FAQs about Dhepura