Dihri - Bihta, Patna

Dihri is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Tara Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihri is 245471. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dihri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bikram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pataliputra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dihri

As per Census 2011, Dihri village has a total population of 1,567 people, consisting of 797 males and 770 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,567797770
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270140130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819487
Literate Population967556411
Illiterate Population600241359

Nearby Villages of Dihri

Dihri 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)
ShivgarhEast1.26 km
PakrandhaSouth-West1.30 km
SikariaNorth-East1.55 km
AkhtiarpurNorth-West1.61 km
TarvanNorth-East1.74 km
BaghakolSouth2.00 km
MithapurNorth-West2.05 km
ParriNorth-East2.53 km
Babhan LaiWest2.83 km
RamtariNorth2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dihri

Dihri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Block Cabin Chakki, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bihata to Dihri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Dihri 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 Dihri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dihri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dihri

Where is Dihri located?

Dihri village is located in Bihta Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dihri?

The Gram Panchayat of Dihri is Tara Nagar.

What is the pincode of Dihri?

The pincode of Dihri is 801103.

What is the population of Dihri?

Dihri has a total population of 1,567, including 797 males and 770 females.

How many households are there in Dihri?

There are 252 households in Dihri.

What is the literacy rate in Dihri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dihri is 61.71%. Male literacy is 69.76% and female literacy is 53.38%.