Dharampur Village Overview
Dharampur is a village in Dhanwar tehsil of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It lies about 16 km from Dhanwar tehsil headquarters and around 47 km from Giridih district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dharampur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dharampur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampur is 351016. The village covers a geographical area of 272.02 hectares and has a pincode of 825318. Giridih is the nearest town.
Dharampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Dharampur
Population & Demographics of Dharampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Dharampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,221 | 1,135 | 1,086 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 435 | 217 | 218 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 248 | 124 | 124 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,032 | 687 | 345 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,189 | 448 | 741 |
Key population details of Dharampur village are given below:
- Dharampur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,221, including approximately 1,135 males and 1,086 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 248 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dharampur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.47%.
- There are around 317 households in Dharampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dharampur
Transport facilities help residents of Dharampur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dharampur
The following villages are located close to Dharampur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dharampur
- Where is Dharampur located?
- Dharampur village is located in Dhanwar Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dharampur?
- Dharampur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dharampur?
- The pincode of Dharampur is 825318.
- What is the population of Dharampur?
- Dharampur has a total population of 2,221, including 1,135 males and 1,086 females.
- How many households are there in Dharampur?
- There are 317 households in Dharampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Dharampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharampur is 46.47%. Male literacy is 60.53% and female literacy is 31.77%.