Dharhara Kasba - Dharhara, Munger

Dharhara Kasba is a village situated in the Dharhara subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharhara and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Dharahra(south) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharhara Kasba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharhara Kasba is 242798. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 811212 pincode. Munger is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dharhara Kasba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dharhara Kasba

According to the 2011 Census, Dharhara Kasba village had a total population of 11,845 people, including 6,403 males and 5,442 females, living in 2,409 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.16%, with male literacy at 86.02% and female literacy at 71.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,871, 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.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population11,8456,4035,442
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,831961870
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,871999872
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population7,9274,6813,246
Illiterate Population3,9181,7222,196

Nearby Villages of Dharhara Kasba

Dharhara Kasba 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mozaffar ChakWest1.54 km
MangarhNorth-East1.58 km
Dharbara Kasba AraziNorth-East1.90 km
JagdishpurWest2.12 km
AfjupurSouth-East2.13 km
MohanpurEast2.31 km
Tola MankothiaSouth2.41 km
KhushalpurEast2.63 km
LakrapatalEast2.70 km
GangapurSouth-East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharhara Kasba

Dharhara Kasba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharhara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Munger to Dharhara Kasba is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharhara Kasba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Dharhara Kasba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dharhara Kasba

Where is Dharhara Kasba located?

Dharhara Kasba village is located in Dharhara Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dharhara Kasba?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharhara Kasba is Dharahra(south).

What is the pincode of Dharhara Kasba?

The pincode of Dharhara Kasba is 811212.

What is the population of Dharhara Kasba?

Dharhara Kasba had a total population of 11,845, including 6,403 males and 5,442 females.

How many households are there in Dharhara Kasba?

Dharhara Kasba had 2,409 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharhara Kasba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharhara Kasba was 79.16%. Male literacy was 86.02% and female literacy was 71.00%.