Dharhara - Silao, Nalanda

Dharhara is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Dharhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharhara is 245087. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 803111 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dharhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nalanda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dharhara village had a total population of 4,858 people, including 2,522 males and 2,336 females, living in 745 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 969, 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 Dharhara

Dharhara 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 Dharhara

Dharhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deepnagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Dharhara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Dharhara is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharhara

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

Health Facilities in Dharhara

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 village are given below:

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