Dawath - Dawath, Rohtas

Dawath is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dawath village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawath is 251067. The village covers a total geographical area of 574 hectares and falls under the 802226 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dawath

According to the 2011 Census, Dawath village had a total population of 5,372 people, including 2,707 males and 2,665 females, living in 828 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.37%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 63.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 635, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dawath

Dawath 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 Dawath

Dawath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koath to Dawath is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Dawath is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dawath

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

Health Facilities in Dawath

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

FAQs about Dawath