Dawath Subdivision - Rohtas District, Bihar
Dawath is an administrative subdivision in the Rohtas district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dawath is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 115 km², including 109.53 km² rural area and 5.87 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dawath Subdivision
Dawath Subdivision has a total of 70 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahir Chaunri | Rural | Usari |
| 2 | Akorha | Rural | Jamsona |
| 3 | Anwarhi | Rural | Jamsona |
| 4 | Babhanaul | Rural | Babhnaul |
| 5 | Babhani | Rural | Itwan |
| 6 | Bahuara | Rural | Itwan |
| 7 | Bairia | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 8 | Bairiya | Rural | Itwan |
| 9 | Batsa | Rural | Itwan |
| 10 | Bhatauli | Rural | Gidha |
| 11 | Bhundadih | Rural | Usari |
| 12 | Bithni | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 13 | Bithwa | Rural | Dawath |
| 14 | Bodarhi | Rural | Dawath |
| 15 | Bodh Chatar | Rural | Gidha |
| 16 | Chak Chatar | Rural | Gidha |
| 17 | Chatra | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 18 | Chaunri Kedar | Rural | Usari |
| 19 | Chhitni | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 20 | Choranti | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 21 | Damdiha | Rural | Jamsona |
| 22 | Dawath | Rural | Dawath |
| 23 | Derhgaon | Rural | Dergaun |
| 24 | Dewgana | Rural | Usari |
| 25 | Dewrhi | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 26 | Dharkanha Kalan | Rural | Jamsona |
| 27 | Dharkanha Khurd | Rural | Jamsona |
| 28 | Dolaicha | Rural | Usari |
| 29 | Doma Dehri | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 30 | Gangti | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 31 | Gidha | Rural | Gidha |
| 32 | Gopal Dehri | Rural | Gidha |
| 33 | Hamir Dehri | Rural | Itwan |
| 34 | Harakhmal Dehri | Rural | Jamsona |
| 35 | Harna Chatar | Rural | Gidha |
| 36 | Hathdihan | Rural | Gidha |
| 37 | Itwa | Rural | Itwan |
| 38 | Jagadhara | Rural | Itwan |
| 39 | Jamsona | Rural | Jamsona |
| 40 | Jharkharia | Rural | Itwan |
| 41 | Kamdhanwan | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 42 | Katailbal | Rural | Dergaun |
| 43 | Khairahi | Rural | Itwan |
| 44 | Kharanti | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 45 | Koaath | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Madhopur | Rural | Gidha |
| 47 | Madhubana | Rural | Usari |
| 48 | Mahuari | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 49 | Manjhauli | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Mundadih | Rural | Usari |
| 51 | Naktauli | Rural | Gidha |
| 52 | Narayanpur | Rural | Jamsona |
| 53 | Param Dehri | Rural | Itwan |
| 54 | Pararia | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 55 | Parmanpur | Rural | Gidha |
| 56 | Parsiya Kalen | Rural | Semari |
| 57 | Parsiyakhurd | Rural | Semari |
| 58 | Pasram Patti Dalia | Rural | Dawath |
| 59 | Patkhauli | Rural | Jamsona |
| 60 | Rajaundha | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 61 | Ramnagar | Rural | Dergaun |
| 62 | Saadat Dehra | Rural | Dawath |
| 63 | Sahinaon | Rural | Sahi Naun |
| 64 | Semri | Rural | Semari |
| 65 | Shahpur | Rural | Itwan |
| 66 | Sughari | Rural | Dawath |
| 67 | Sundar | Rural | Usari |
| 68 | Tendobahar | Rural | Itwan |
| 69 | Tilakpura | Rural | Dergaun |
| 70 | Usari | Rural | Usari |
Population of Dawath Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Dawath Subdivision has a total population of 1,08,455 people, consisting of 55,891 males and 52,564 females. There are 16,372 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 940 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,08,455 | 89,565 | 18,890 |
| Male Population | 55,891 | 46,076 | 9,815 |
| Female Population | 52,564 | 43,489 | 9,075 |
| Total Households | 16,372 | 13,518 | 2,854 |
| Population Density | 940 / km² | 818 / km² | 3,218 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 63,494 literate people and 19,194 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,797 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 177 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,194 | 15,938 | 3,256 |
| Literate Population | 63,494 | 53,119 | 10,375 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,961 | 36,446 | 8,515 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,797 | 15,065 | 2,732 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 177 | 171 | 6 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.