Dhawan - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Dhawan is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Jamori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawan is 251194. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dhawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawan village had a total population of 2,746 people, including 1,439 males and 1,307 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 68.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 880.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawan

Dhawan 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 Dhawan

Dhawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Dhawan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Dhawan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawan

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

Health Facilities in Dhawan

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

FAQs about Dhawan