Dehri
Dehri is a Town and Subdivision in Rohtas District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dehri Block (CD) is 01473. The total area of Dehri Subdivision is 174 km², which includes 152.50 km² of rural area and 21.32 km² of urban area. Dehri has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dehri Subdivision
Dehri Subdivision has a total of 57 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dehri Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahibaranpur | Gangauli | Dehri (3 km) |
| 2 | Ahirawan | Barawan | Dehri (12 km) |
| 3 | Ayar Kotha | Majhiawan | Dehri (12 km) |
| 4 | Barawan | Barawan | Dehri (16 km) |
| 5 | Bardiha | Chaknaha | Dehri (5 km) |
| 6 | Bastipur | Bhainsaha | Dehri (2 km) |
| 7 | Berkap | Berkap | Dehri (6 km) |
| 8 | Bhainsaha | Bhainsaha | Dehri (2 km) |
| 9 | Bhaluari | Bhaluari | Dehri (6 km) |
| 10 | Bharkunria | Patpura | Dehri (6 km) |
| 11 | Bhatauli | Patpura | Dehri (5 km) |
| 12 | Bhusahula | Berkap | Dehri (8 km) |
| 13 | Chainpur | Berkap | Dehri (6 km) |
| 14 | Chakia | Dahaur | Dehri (7 km) |
| 15 | Chaknaha | Chaknaha | Dehri (7 km) |
| 16 | Chilbila | Majhiawan | Dehri (14 km) |
| 17 | Chormara | Jamuhar | Dehri (8 km) |
| 18 | Dahaur | Dahaur | Dehri (8 km) |
| 19 | Darihat | Darihat | Dehri (10 km) |
| 20 | Deuria | Pahleza | Dehri (9 km) |
| 21 | Dudhmi | Chaknaha | Dehri (8 km) |
| 22 | Durgapur | Patpura | Dehri (8 km) |
| 23 | Gangauli | Gangauli | Dehri (5 km) |
| 24 | Ghonghaha | Patpura | Dehri (7 km) |
| 25 | Gohi | Majhiawan | Dehri (15 km) |
| 26 | Gonuwan | Barawan | Dehri (14 km) |
| 27 | Guraila | Patpura | Dehri (9 km) |
| 28 | Hurka | Berkap | Dehri (4 km) |
| 29 | Jamuhar | Jamuhar | Dehri (9 km) |
| 30 | Katar | Bhainsaha | Dehri (4 km) |
| 31 | Khairaha | Dahaur | Dehri (5 km) |
| 32 | Khudrawan | Majhiawan | Dehri (12 km) |
| 33 | Mahdewa | Jamuhar | Dehri (9 km) |
| 34 | Majhiawan | Majhiawan | Dehri (14 km) |
| 35 | Manaura | Mathuri | Dehri (4 km) |
| 36 | Manikpur | Bhainsaha | Dehri (2 km) |
| 37 | Mathuri | Mathuri | Dehri (7 km) |
| 38 | Maudiha | Barawan | Dehri (14 km) |
| 39 | Nawadih | Bhaluari | Dehri (7 km) |
| 40 | Pahleza | Pahleza | Dehri (6 km) |
| 41 | Panruhar | Majhiawan | Dehri (15 km) |
| 42 | Parsawan | Majhiawan | Dehri (14 km) |
| 43 | Patanawa | Chaknaha | Dehri (8 km) |
| 44 | Patpura | Patpura | Dehri (7 km) |
| 45 | Rudarpura | Jamuhar | Dehri (8 km) |
| 46 | Sakhara | Mathuri | Dehri (2 km) |
| 47 | Shahpur | Chaknaha | Dehri (7 km) |
| 48 | Shankarpur | Chaknaha | Dehri (7 km) |
| 49 | Shiupur | Pahleza | Dehri (7 km) |
| 50 | Shiwpur | Barawan | Dehri (13 km) |
| 51 | Sidhauli | Gangauli | Dehri (5 km) |
| 52 | Sikaria | Chaknaha | Dehri (6 km) |
| 53 | Suara | Dahaur | Dehri (5 km) |
| 54 | Sujanpur | Bhainsaha | Dehri (5 km) |
| 55 | Tanrwa | Majhiawan | Dehri (14 km) |
| 56 | Tendua Dusadhi | Jamuhar | Dehri (8 km) |
| 57 | Wojhaulia | Patpura | Dehri (5 km) |
Population of Dehri Subdivision
The population profile of Dehri Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dehri Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,75,014 | 1,37,783 | 1,37,231 |
| Male Population | 1,43,965 | 71,593 | 72,372 |
| Female Population | 1,31,049 | 66,190 | 64,859 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,203 | 23,193 | 19,010 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,804 | 11,918 | 9,886 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,399 | 11,275 | 9,124 |
| Literate Population | 1,80,893 | 84,903 | 95,990 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,05,196 | 50,495 | 54,701 |
| Literate Female Population | 75,697 | 34,408 | 41,289 |
| Illiterate Population | 94,121 | 52,880 | 41,241 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 38,769 | 21,098 | 17,671 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 55,352 | 31,782 | 23,570 |
| Total Households | 45,101 | 21,867 | 23,234 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dehri Subdivision is around 2,75,014 people. This includes 1,43,965 males and 1,31,049 females. Rural population is about 1,37,783 (71,593 males and 66,190 females), while urban population is nearly 1,37,231 (72,372 males and 64,859 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 42,203 of the population, with 21,804 boys and 20,399 girls. Rural areas have 23,193 children, and urban areas have about 19,010 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,80,893 literate people in Dehri Subdivision, including 1,05,196 literate males and 75,697 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 84,903 individuals and urban literacy covers around 95,990 people.
- About 94,121 people in Dehri Subdivision are not literate, including 38,769 males and 55,352 females. Rural areas include 52,880 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 41,241 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 45,101 households, with 21,867 in villages and 23,234 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dehri Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 38,885 | 25,839 | 13,046 |
| SC Male Population | 20,385 | 13,531 | 6,854 |
| SC Female Population | 18,500 | 12,308 | 6,192 |
| Total ST Population | 636 | 255 | 381 |
| ST Male Population | 327 | 139 | 188 |
| ST Female Population | 309 | 116 | 193 |
| Population Density | 1,582 / km² | 903 / km² | 6,437 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dehri Subdivision is approximately 38,885 people, including 20,385 males and 18,500 females. Around 25,839 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,046 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dehri Subdivision is about 636 people, including 327 males and 309 females. Around 255 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 381 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,582 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 903 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,437 people per sq. km.