Dumduma - Mashrakh, Saran

Dumduma is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Durgauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumduma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumduma is 232841. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Dumduma

According to the 2011 Census, Dumduma village had a total population of 1,382 people, including 718 males and 664 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.90%, with male literacy at 71.54% and female literacy at 49.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumduma

Dumduma 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 Dumduma

Dumduma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dumduma is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dumduma is about 44 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 Dumduma

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

Health Facilities in Dumduma

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

FAQs about Dumduma