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

As per Census 2011, Dumaria village has a total population of 3,399 people, consisting of 1,748 males and 1,651 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 718 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,587 literate and 1,812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 959 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dumaria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3991,7481,651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)718355363
Scheduled Castes (SC)959467492
Literate Population1,587950637
Illiterate Population1,8127981,014

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TenuaNorth-West1.19 km
Chan ChauraSouth-West1.19 km
Ram KolwaWest1.21 km
BasarhiSouth-East1.30 km
Bichli BadharNorth-West1.93 km
MethwaliaSouth-West2.04 km
JamunaWest2.05 km
Musehri MahtoNorth-West2.06 km
Amar ChhapraNorth2.16 km
HasanpurwaSouth-West2.20 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dumaria

Where is Dumaria located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dumaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Dumaria is Lohari.

What is the pincode of Dumaria?

The pincode of Dumaria is 841211.

What is the population of Dumaria?

Dumaria has a total population of 3,399, including 1,748 males and 1,651 females.

How many households are there in Dumaria?

There are 492 households in Dumaria.

What is the literacy rate in Dumaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dumaria is 46.69%. Male literacy is 54.35% and female literacy is 38.58%.