Dumra

Dumra is a town and a notified area in Sitamarhi district in Bihar, India. Dumra is the headquarter of Sitamarhi district. It has approximately 16 wards.

Dumra
town
Dumra
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 26.5667271°N 85.5165482°E / 26.5667271; 85.5165482
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictSitamarhi
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total14,538
Languages
  OfficialMaithili, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationBR 30
Lok Sabha constituencySitamarhi
Vidhan Sabha constituencySitamarhi
Dumra railway station
Sitamarhi

There is a small railway station situated in Dumra.

Geography

Dumra is located at 25.02°N 83.97°E / 25.02; 83.97. It has an average elevation of 86 metres (282 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Dumra had a population of 14,538. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Dumra has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 73%. In Dumra, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

  • Brilliant Public School Sitamarhi
  • Delhi Public School Lagma
  • Hellen's School Sitamarhi
  • Janki Vidya Niketan
  • Kamala-Girls High School
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya
  • Lakshmi High School
  • N.S.D.A.V.Public School
  • Mathura High School
  • Sacred Heart School, Sitamarhi
  • Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Ring bandh
  • Sitamarhi High School (MP High School)

References

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