Dhama - Ishupur, Saran

Dhama is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kerwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhama is 233067. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 841421 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhama

According to the 2011 Census, Dhama village had a total population of 1,293 people, including 624 males and 669 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.15%, with male literacy at 78.34% and female literacy at 52.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhama

Dhama 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 Dhama

Dhama 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 Gunrajpur Dhama, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dhama is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dhama is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhama

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

Health Facilities in Dhama

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

FAQs about Dhama