Dewpura - Ekma, Saran

Dewpura is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Devpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewpura is 233251. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 841212 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Dewpura

According to the 2011 Census, Dewpura village had a total population of 2,473 people, including 1,203 males and 1,270 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 61.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewpura

Dewpura 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 Dewpura

Dewpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dewpura is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dewpura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewpura

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

Health Facilities in Dewpura

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

FAQs about Dewpura