Derhgaon - Kashi Chak, Nawada

Derhgaon is a village situated in the Kashi Chak subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashi Chak and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Khakhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derhgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derhgaon is 257644. The village covers a total geographical area of 911 hectares and falls under the 805113 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Derhgaon

As per Census 2011, Derhgaon village has a total population of 6,140 people, consisting of 3,245 males and 2,895 females. The village has 905 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,063 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,257 literate and 2,883 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Derhgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Derhgaon

Derhgaon 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 Derhgaon

Derhgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dergaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Derhgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Derhgaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derhgaon

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

Health Facilities in Derhgaon

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

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