Dihuri - Hisua, Nawada

Dihuri is a village situated in the Hisua subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hisua and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Dona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihuri is 258127. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dihuri

According to the 2011 Census, Dihuri village had a total population of 2,720 people, including 1,399 males and 1,321 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.58%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 45.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 788, 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 Population2,7201,3991,321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)511271240
Scheduled Castes (SC)788416372
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population1,294798496
Illiterate Population1,426601825

Nearby Villages of Dihuri

Dihuri 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)
DonaSouth1.26 km
SachaulNorth-West1.33 km
PakariyaNorth-East1.62 km
Saidpur PakariyaNorth1.76 km
MaruaSouth-West2.05 km
Anarpur PakariyaNorth-East2.43 km
SinhinEast2.45 km
DheuriSouth2.97 km
HadsaWest3.14 km
BaguliNorth3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dihuri

Dihuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mohamadpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Dihuri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Dihuri is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dihuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dihuri

Where is Dihuri located?

Dihuri village is located in Hisua Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dihuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Dihuri is Dona.

What is the pincode of Dihuri?

The pincode of Dihuri is 805103.

What is the population of Dihuri?

Dihuri had a total population of 2,720, including 1,399 males and 1,321 females.

How many households are there in Dihuri?

Dihuri had 436 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dihuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dihuri was 58.58%. Male literacy was 70.74% and female literacy was 45.88%.