Dhab - Sirdala, Nawada

Dhab is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Khanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhab is 258335. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 805114 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhab

According to the 2011 Census, Dhab village had a total population of 2,314 people, including 1,171 males and 1,143 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.27%, with male literacy at 65.36% and female literacy at 45.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 780, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhab

Dhab 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 Dhab

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhab. The nearest railway station is Dilwa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Dhab is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Dhab is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhab

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

Health Facilities in Dhab

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

FAQs about Dhab