Dhamaura is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216475, the Census 2011 record lists 1,988 people in 388 households and the reported area is 229.4 hectares. The local references include Dhamaura Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 24 km.
In short:
Dhamaura is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216475 and 1,988 people in 388 households.
Village Code216475
Population1,988
Households388
Area229.4 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Detailed village profile
Dhamaura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,988 people, 229.4 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Dhamaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dhamaura falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 216475.
The record lists 1,988 people living in 388 households.
The reported village area is 229.4 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Dhamaura
Census Village Code
216475
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Dhamaura
Households
388
Population
1,988
Male Population
1,030
Female Population
958
Sex Ratio
930.1
Area
229.4 hectares
Area
2.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density866.61 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.61%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share50.7%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share36.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhamaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 216475, Dhamaura Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216475
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhamaura
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Dhamaura, about 24 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
229.4 hectares
Area
2.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,988 people in 388 households, with 1,030 male residents and 958 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 18.61% and ST share is 50.7% for Dhamaura. Population density works out to about 866.61 people per sq km.
Total Households
388
Total Population
1,988
Male Population
1,030
Female Population
958
Sex Ratio
930.1
Average Household Size
5.12
SC Population
370
SC Male Population
192
SC Female Population
178
SC Population Share
18.61
ST Population
1,008
ST Male Population
522
ST Female Population
486
ST Population Share
50.7
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dhamaura list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dhamaura. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhamaura include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dhamaura include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dhamaura include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dhamaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 116 hectares and irrigated land is 41.9 hectares (36.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
80.4
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
116.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
74.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
41.9
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
41.9 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.