Dumaria - Chapra, Saran

Dumaria 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 14 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Lohari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumaria is 233643. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 841211 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dumaria 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 Dumaria

According to the 2011 Census, Dumaria village had a total population of 3,399 people, including 1,748 males and 1,651 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.19%, with male literacy at 68.20% and female literacy at 49.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 959.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumaria

Dumaria 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 Dumaria

Dumaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dumaria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dumaria is about 14 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 Dumaria

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

Health Facilities in Dumaria

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

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