Derhgaon - Dawath, Rohtas

Derhgaon is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dergaun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derhgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derhgaon is 251091. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.1 hectares and falls under the 802226 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Derhgaon

As per Census 2011, Derhgaon village has a total population of 4,865 people, consisting of 2,533 males and 2,332 females. The village has 769 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 850 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,793 literate and 2,072 illiterate residents. Additionally, 806 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8652,5332,332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)850438412
Scheduled Castes (SC)806422384
Literate Population2,7931,6811,112
Illiterate Population2,0728521,220

Nearby Villages of Derhgaon

Derhgaon 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)
GidhaNorth1.43 km
RatanpattiWest1.44 km
JamuaraSouth1.77 km
SughariNorth-East1.96 km
MadainaSouth-West2.05 km
ChaurasiWest2.17 km
Bodh ChatarNorth-West2.25 km
TilakpuraSouth-East2.28 km
NaktauliNorth2.47 km
HathdihanNorth-East2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Derhgaon

Derhgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koath to Derhgaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Derhgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derhgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Derhgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Derhgaon

Where is Derhgaon located?

Derhgaon village is located in Dawath Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Derhgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Derhgaon is Dergaun.

What is the pincode of Derhgaon?

The pincode of Derhgaon is 802226.

What is the population of Derhgaon?

Derhgaon has a total population of 4,865, including 2,533 males and 2,332 females.

How many households are there in Derhgaon?

There are 769 households in Derhgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Derhgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Derhgaon is 57.41%. Male literacy is 66.36% and female literacy is 47.68%.