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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Derhgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Derhgaon village had a total population of 4,865 people, including 2,533 males and 2,332 females, living in 769 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.56%, with male literacy at 80.24% and female literacy at 57.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 806.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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