Dihwa - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Dihwa is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhaduki Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihwa is 253099. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dihwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dihwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dihwa village had a total population of 844 people, including 411 males and 433 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.27%, with male literacy at 45.05% and female literacy at 27.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihwa

Dihwa 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 Dihwa

Dihwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Dihwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dihwa is about 33 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 Dihwa

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

Health Facilities in Dihwa

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

FAQs about Dihwa