Tilakpura - Dawath, Rohtas

Tilakpura is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dergaun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilakpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilakpura is 251104. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 802226 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Tilakpura

According to the 2011 Census, Tilakpura village had a total population of 820 people, including 402 males and 418 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 68.87%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population820402418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257055
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population538288250
Illiterate Population282114168

Nearby Villages of Tilakpura

Tilakpura 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)
RamnagarNorth-East0.95 km
DehraSouth1.07 km
HunrrahabaSouth1.42 km
HathdihanNorth2.02 km
DerhgaonNorth-West2.28 km
NoawanSouth2.32 km
JamuaraWest2.32 km
SuaraSouth-West2.41 km
SughariNorth-West2.88 km
KalyanpurSouth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilakpura

Tilakpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koath to Tilakpura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Tilakpura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilakpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Tilakpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tilakpura

Where is Tilakpura located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tilakpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Tilakpura is Dergaun.

What is the pincode of Tilakpura?

The pincode of Tilakpura is 802226.

What is the population of Tilakpura?

Tilakpura had a total population of 820, including 402 males and 418 females.

How many households are there in Tilakpura?

Tilakpura had 124 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tilakpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilakpura was 77.41%. Male literacy was 86.75% and female literacy was 68.87%.