Delaho - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Delaho is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Tilaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Delaho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Delaho is 255946. The village covers a total geographical area of 1045 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Delaho

According to the 2011 Census, Delaho village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 560 males and 497 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.53%, with male literacy at 55.03% and female literacy at 30.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Delaho

Delaho 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 Delaho

Public transport in the Delaho is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Delaho is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Delaho is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Delaho

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

Health Facilities in Delaho

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

FAQs about Delaho