Dharampura - Chapra, Saran

Dharampura is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Chirand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampura is 233629. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 841301 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dharampura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garkha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharampura

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampura village had a total population of 1,819 people, including 965 males and 854 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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 Population1,819965854
Child Population (0–6 yrs)279144135
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,224730494
Illiterate Population595235360

Nearby Villages of Dharampura

Dharampura 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)
BadalpuraSouth-West1.22 km
Phul ChakSouth1.37 km
MaharajganjWest1.40 km
ShukulpuraWest1.69 km
Chak JamaliSouth-East1.80 km
DariyawganjSouth-West1.99 km
Chak HajiSouth-East2.00 km
Manupur ManjhanEast2.24 km
ChirandSouth2.24 km
FilkabadNorth2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharampura

Dharampura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dharampura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dharampura is about 12 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 Dharampura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dharampura

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

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

FAQs about Dharampura

Where is Dharampura located?

Dharampura village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharampura?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharampura is Chirand.

What is the pincode of Dharampura?

The pincode of Dharampura is 841301.

What is the population of Dharampura?

Dharampura had a total population of 1,819, including 965 males and 854 females.

How many households are there in Dharampura?

Dharampura had 285 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharampura was 79.48%. Male literacy was 88.92% and female literacy was 68.71%.